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AJ07 ZPW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,086 mi
Last recorded175,086 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 175,086 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside outer sill areas

front and rear brake discs pitted

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discolored

Pass 3 Mar 2025 167,962 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Badly Pitted/Corroded (noisey/squealing on RBT) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot is Cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp Outer Lens and Reflector is Damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Forward Track Arms Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn Unevenly/Flat Spotting on Inner Edges and Cracking Badly in Treadwells (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 167,955 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Fronts Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Badly Pitted/Corroded (noisey/squealing on RBT) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot is Cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lamp Outer Lens and Reflector is Damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Forward Track Arms Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn Unevenly/Flat Spotting on Inner Edges and Cracking Badly in Treadwells (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 162,487 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Both Edge Treads

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Badly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Reflector Cracked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Bushes Frayed/Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking and Stepped on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 162,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyres Worn on Both Edge Treads

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Badly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Reflector Cracked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Bushes Frayed/Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking and Stepped on Inner Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 157,007 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing Lamp Outer Lens Damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,555 miles

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn Down Unevenly on Inner Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 139,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 132,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 124,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 116,773 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge, both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,907 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,360 miles

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

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

wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 47,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 47,168 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 ZPW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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