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AF07 SZW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 SZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 91,528 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,126 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,453 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,235 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,235 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,655 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 52,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 SZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

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

Is AF07 SZW safe to buy?

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