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AF07 HYS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,922 mi
Last recorded168,922 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 HYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 168,922 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 168,914 miles

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

Nearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 161,726 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 151,374 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 143,426 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 143,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 134,835 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 127,636 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 127,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,199 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil seepage

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,495 miles

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

brake fluid reservoir is wet but not leaking

damage to front number plate

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,689 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

bonnet prop lower fixing damaged

both rear shock absorbers dust covers damaged

both sides under body trims damaged

brake master cylinder & reservoir covered in old engine oil

front brake pads are low

o/s/r indicator lamp shows a very pale amber light

offside front tyre has only 2mm of tread remaining

Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet prop lower fixing damaged

both rear shock absorbers dust covers damaged

both sides under body trims damaged

brake master cylinder & reservoir covered in old engine oil

front brake pads are low

o/s/r indicator lamp shows a very pale amber light

offside front tyre has only 2mm of tread remaining

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,829 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 HYS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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