CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ07 ELH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,437 mi
Last recorded57,437 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 ELH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 57,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2024 51,682 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 51,527 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2024 50,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 46,012 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 45,622 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,670 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

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))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,051 miles

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

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 16 May 2019 32,328 miles

Front undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 32,327 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 30,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,807 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 27,088 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 25,239 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 20,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,984 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ07 ELH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MJ07 ELH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ07 ELH?

You can check the full history of MJ07 ELH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ07 ELH registered?

MJ07 ELH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is MJ07 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ07 ELH shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ07 ELH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ07 ELH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.