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MHJ 999

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,756 mi
Last recorded165,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHJ 999
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 165,756 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 163,106 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both wing mirror glasses deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2024 159,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Has one of three position lamps inoperative

Offside and nearside door mirror glasses delaminated

Pass 4 Jul 2023 156,835 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 154,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 151,088 miles

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

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 149,443 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

One of three side lights inoperative on offside rear

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2019 147,427 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

One of two side lights not working on offside rear

Fail 26 Jun 2019 147,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

One of two side lights not working on offside rear

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 143,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 143,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 May 2013 124,223 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 124,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 114,586 miles
Pass 27 May 2011
Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,258 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 73,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MHJ 999 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHJ 999, 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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MHJ 999 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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