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AF57 VHN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,665 mi
Last recorded211,665 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 211,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 191,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 191,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine black smoke measured 4.48 allowed 3.00 (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 172,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 155,408 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 155,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 137,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 119,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 102,426 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2011 102,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,244 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 VHN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

AF57 VHN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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