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AF57 SYV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,914 mi
Last recorded174,914 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 SYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 174,914 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,570 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 159,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,994 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,432 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,337 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,337 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,101 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AF57 SYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF57 SYV, 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 AF57 SYV registered?

AF57 SYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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