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AJ07 KCU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,559 mi
Last recorded167,559 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 KCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 167,559 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge and has cuts no cords and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2023 167,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge and has cuts no cords and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

both sills damaged

centre stop light not working

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 163,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

both sills damaged

centre stop light not working

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 163,205 miles

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

Nearside sill damage

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop light not working

Fail 3 Mar 2021 163,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside sill damage

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2020 161,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 161,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 155,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 7 Mar 2018 149,456 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,310 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 142,310 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2016 135,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 129,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 113,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 96,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 75,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 33,591 miles

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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AJ07 KCU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ07 KCU, 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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AJ07 KCU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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