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AJ57 OAM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,399 mi
Last recorded163,399 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 OAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 163,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Aluminum Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Aluminum Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 156,668 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 156,642 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 146,502 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 146,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 137,701 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn pig tail snapped but still located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn pig tail snapped but still located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 10 Dec 2019 129,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn pig tail snapped but still located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn pig tail snapped but still located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,193 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity a bulb out but light output over 50% (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb out but light output over 50% (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,995 miles

Central Rear buckle casing missing but locking mechanism working

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear buckle casing missing but locking mechanism working

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,682 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,902 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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AJ57 OAM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OAM, 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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AJ57 OAM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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