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AJ57 OBH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,150 mi
Last recorded227,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 227,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 227,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 211,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 193,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 193,646 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 168,560 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 164,049 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 164,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 153,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 153,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 144,764 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 129,988 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 118,719 miles

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter split , small end , leaking grease

Wheel nuts covered , Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 14 Dec 2015 118,719 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding disc (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding disc (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; n/s/r brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter split , small end , leaking grease

Wheel nuts covered , Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 17 Dec 2014 109,495 miles

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin

Drivers view ; washers require attention

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter split , leaking grease

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; spare tyre deflated

Fail 17 Dec 2014 109,495 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded unevenly

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin

Drivers view ; washers require attention

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter split , leaking grease

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; spare tyre deflated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,881 miles

brakes ; front discs corroded

brakes ; rear pads low

brakes ; slightly restricted rotation both front wheels ,suspect brakes

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted vioews

note ; ref uneven tyre wear ,recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

tyres ; n/s/f wall scuffed& tread balding on inner edge

tyres ; n/s/r , screw in tread , recommend attention

tyres ; o/s/f tread bald on inner edge , recommend replace

Fail 15 Dec 2011 74,970 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,970 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,949 miles

Oil leak

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 OBH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ57 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

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

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