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WJ57 KJU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,953 mi
Last recorded96,953 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 KJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,953 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper case rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 96,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper case rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 93,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 93,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,744 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,965 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,586 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 64,586 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,984 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
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WJ57 KJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ57 KJU, 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 WJ57 KJU registered?

WJ57 KJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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