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AF07 HYO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 HYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 147,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 147,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 140,386 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 140,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 137,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 137,137 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both Shockabsorber Dust covers Insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 133,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,947 miles

Tow bar electrical socket is insecure,broken mounting .

Pass 18 Feb 2021 122,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 122,680 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 118,923 miles

Engine cover is loose /broken

Front number plate is damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,644 miles

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

centre brake light is in op

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre brake light is in op

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,206 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a slight leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,280 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly mishapen on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly mishapen on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 80,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,392 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,292 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,288 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,284 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

esp light is on

front brake disc's are lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,967 miles

traction control light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,945 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)

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 HYO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HYO, 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 AF07 HYO registered?

AF07 HYO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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