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NJ07 JBZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

237,741 mi
Last recorded237,741 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 JBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 237,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 237,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 201,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 175,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 150,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 140,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 130,921 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 130,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 123,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,991 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn edges, non step treads tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,797 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,797 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,620 miles

Both rear shock absorbers show signs of leakage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 97,619 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear shock absorbers show signs of leakage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,260 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

centre exhaust clamps corroded through

engine cover and under trays fitted

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,729 miles

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

floor covers fitted

n/s rear dust cover broken on s/absorber

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

floor covers fitted

n/s rear dust cover broken on s/absorber

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,948 miles

dust cover on rear s/absorbers broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

dust cover on rear s/absorbers broken

front tyres wearinginner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,872 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes covered over with plastic trim

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,781 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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NJ07 JBZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NJ07 JBZ, 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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NJ07 JBZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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