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AF57 YMJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,628 mi
Last recorded171,628 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 171,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2025 169,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 166,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + both rears all cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2023 165,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Jan 2023 165,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 163,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 160,281 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 157,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 154,451 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 151,828 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 151,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also mis shaped. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Both sides front tyres bald on inner edges ,also perished / cracked in between treads.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit in places ,also starting to mis shape. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 140,403 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,067 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 102,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,905 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,283 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,338 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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