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AJ07 OWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,818 mi
Last recorded74,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 74,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front balljoint missing a bolt but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray

Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,613 miles

Cooling system expansion tank deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and letting water in (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (2017 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 65,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear low at 3MM (205/55R16)

Fail 20 Feb 2021 62,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear low at 3MM (205/55R16)

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,817 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 60,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,813 miles

DAMGE TO THE O/S REAR BUT NO SHARP EDGES

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

N/S OUTER SILL IS DAMAGED

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,888 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 tyre perishing around tread block

Fail 19 Jan 2017 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 tyre perishing around tread block

Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,416 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,579 miles

temporary repair to n/s/r light unit

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 OWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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