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AF57 TLV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,073 mi
Last recorded164,073 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 TLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 164,073 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

head light lens faded

various coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 164,073 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

head light lens faded

various coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 162,015 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 162,015 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,173 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,090 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,118 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 87,036 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,266 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,018 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 12 Dec 2015 59,288 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 59,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,858 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,136 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2013 31,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,870 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 26,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,730 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 21,730 miles

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 TLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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