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1 UKJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,344 mi
Last recorded66,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 UKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,344 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2025 66,344 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,521 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 63,518 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2023 60,633 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2022 57,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 57,566 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,866 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2021 54,866 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,250 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 52,250 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,803 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 49,803 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,161 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 47,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,988 miles

Advise EML light on dash

Advise nearside rear shocker dust shield insecure upper mount point

Advise no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,337 miles

Advise EML illuminated.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,486 miles

EML on.

Rear seats permanantly removed.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats fixed permenently down unable to fully test rear seat belts

Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats fixed permenently down unable to fully test rear seat belts

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,680 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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1 UKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 1 UKJ, 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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1 UKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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