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AJ07 OVS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

351,166 mi
Last recorded351,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 351,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fron t and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 332,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 314,706 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 297,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Center (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 297,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Center (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 292,472 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 282,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 266,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 245,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 245,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 245,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 229,986 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 222,625 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 209,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 191,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 181,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 181,178 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel on lower engine cover, no leaks found

Pass 26 May 2009 58,044 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 OVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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