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AJ07 KOV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,940 mi
Last recorded200,940 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 KOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 200,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 177,104 miles

Nearside one swivel ball joint retaining bolt shorter than the other two.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 157,935 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 157,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pad warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 143,129 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 143,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 125,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,247 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)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,703 miles

wipers slightly smearing

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 KOV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ07 KOV, 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 KOV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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