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AJ07 OWO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,737 mi
Last recorded218,737 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 218,737 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 218,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 205,180 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Near side rear light cluster (1.3.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 205,133 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working Off side rear (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working Off side rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Off side and near side front rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Near side rear light cluster (1.3.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 174,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 146,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 128,271 miles

Both front tyres worn on inneredge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 128,271 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Both front tyres worn on inneredge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 118,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 118,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,352 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 6 Jun 2014 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,480 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,650 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,279 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 OWO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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