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LY07 CXL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,588 mi
Last recorded70,588 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 CXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 70,588 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,510 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 60,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,299 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre deteriorated tread section

engine and under tray covers

Fail 14 Oct 2017 42,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre deteriorated tread section

engine and under tray covers

Pass 16 Oct 2016 36,810 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

tyres deteriorated in tread section (all four)

Fail 16 Oct 2016 36,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

tyres deteriorated in tread section (all four)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,828 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 30,828 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,282 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 26,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2012 15,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,044 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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LY07 CXL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY07 CXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY07 CXL registered?

LY07 CXL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is LY07 CXL safe to buy?

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