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AJ07 OTB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,270 mi
Last recorded169,270 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OTB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 169,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear subframe corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2025 164,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central exhaust sleeve deteriorating

offside front outer sill panel corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2023 156,197 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 140,890 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,873 miles

Rear brake hoses splitting

front suspension arm bushes splitting and front bush on nearside slight play

rear brake pads getting very low

suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,873 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and service brake very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear brake hoses splitting

front suspension arm bushes splitting and front bush on nearside slight play

rear brake pads getting very low

suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,698 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

uneven wear on inside of both rear tyres

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 OTB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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