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AF07 HJY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 HJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 155,316 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 153,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 140,560 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,375 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 128,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 116,308 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 116,308 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,201 miles

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

Rear PARK BRAKE LOWER EFFORT N/S

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 91,095 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 84,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 84,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,413 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,460 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 38,460 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205x60x15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,383 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 11,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,702 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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AF07 HJY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AF07 HJY, 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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AF07 HJY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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