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VK07 HJZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 HJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 94,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 94,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2023 93,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 93,552 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 93,245 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 90,685 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 85,670 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 85,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 78,333 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 70,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 55,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,386 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 29 May 2013 38,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,153 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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VK07 HJZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VK07 HJZ, 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 VK07 HJZ registered?

VK07 HJZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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The MOT history for VK07 HJZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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