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LY56 MKJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 MKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 119,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear cluster lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 111,383 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cluster lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn with deep cracks to inner tread surface. Cords may soon become exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Headlamp mounting damaged and headlamp in incorrect position (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cluster lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn with deep cracks to inner tread surface. Cords may soon become exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster lens broken.

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe is corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,736 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure Coil spring has jumped position and requires locating correctly. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge now worn to the point where cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,807 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,447 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 86,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,876 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 84,496 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap strap broken

nearside side repeater lens cracked

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 47,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,200 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 32,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,524 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,486 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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LY56 MKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY56 MKJ, 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 LY56 MKJ registered?

LY56 MKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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