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AF57 TKN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

153,112 mi
Last recorded153,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 TKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 153,112 miles

Brake Pads Wear light on but pads okay

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 153,112 miles

Brake Pads Wear light on but pads okay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 149,930 miles

Body component insecure undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 147,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 144,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

knocking noise coming from n/s/f driveshaft area when rotated, advise further investigation

rear washer not working

rear wiper split and not working

Fail 21 Oct 2022 144,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

knocking noise coming from n/s/f driveshaft area when rotated, advise further investigation

rear washer not working

rear wiper split and not working

Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,424 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside indicator repeat damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 140,424 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside indicator repeat damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,461 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 137,392 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,184 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,184 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,842 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,568 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,568 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 115,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release huck missing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 66,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,827 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,861 miles

Front & rear taxi plates & tariff sheet to be fitted when issued

Paintwork damage on O/S & N/S [reported to abbotsford house]

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet catch inside broken

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 TKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 TKN, 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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AF57 TKN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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