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AJ57 AVW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 AVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,380 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 125,370 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise engine manegment light on all the time ( ex control unit) advise engine glow plug light on all the time

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,324 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 96,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,764 miles

O/S door mirror indicator/ side light working very dim, front indicator lens considered as wrap around type so acceptable for test.

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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AJ57 AVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ57 AVW, 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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What year was AJ57 AVW registered?

AJ57 AVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is AJ57 AVW safe to buy?

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