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VK07 LJA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,944 mi
Last recorded154,944 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 LJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 154,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 131,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,098 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,047 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,631 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 93,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,044 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 72,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,068 miles

Both rear tyres worn lumpy and smooth on inside edge

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 70,068 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn lumpy and smooth on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on inner edges and require replacement (4.1.E.1)

Handbrake lever stiff to return to off position

Rear Both rear tyres worn lumpy and out of shape on inner

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,480 miles

Hand brake lever stiff

Fail 2 Mar 2016 60,288 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake lever stiff to return to stop position

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,849 miles

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

Handbrake lever stiff in operation and has to be pushed back down to the off position

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,178 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake lever stiff to operate

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,813 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,864 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,778 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 LJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

VK07 LJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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