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AJ07 ZTW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 100,977 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,128 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 90,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 90,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern weak (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 85,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 85,098 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,007 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 73,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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 has Excess Travel

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Handbrake has Excess Travel

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 71,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 69,314 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 69,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage on sidewall.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage on sidewall.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,757 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,757 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,717 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,717 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

eng oil low

Pass 14 May 2014 42,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,581 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,766 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 ZTW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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