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AF07 SZU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

327,130 mi
Last recorded327,130 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 SZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 327,130 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 304,872 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2023 274,648 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 274,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2022 245,516 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 218,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 194,036 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 194,034 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 171,261 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres heavily worn inner edges, slighlty damaged/cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2018 154,262 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 148,538 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 148,538 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 140,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,354 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 110,969 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 110,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SZU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF07 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

AF07 SZU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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