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AJ57 OAV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,325 mi
Last recorded166,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 OAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 166,325 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 152,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsobers casing deteriating

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 141,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn/lipped on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 131,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,343 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 109,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

steering wheel cover slightly deteriated.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 87,630 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,116 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,106 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside and offside front tyre inner/outer treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,467 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 41,460 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,325 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 OAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AJ57 OAV, 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 OAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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