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AJ57 XTF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,213 mi
Last recorded204,213 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 XTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 204,213 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 204,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 193,610 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 193,610 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 184,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 171,756 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 171,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 159,386 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 159,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,436 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 148,910 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 138,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over pipe nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 138,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over pipe nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,808 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside offside oil mist (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 113,199 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 113,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,098 miles

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

Rear nearside offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,098 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear nearside offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel filter housing is becoming corroded

Rear shockabsorber bump stops perished and detached

Fail 7 Dec 2015 93,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel filter housing is becoming corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear shockabsorber bump stops perished and detached

Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside offside brake pads wearing low, front nearside offside brake discs corroded

front nearside offside tyres worn on inner and outer edges

fuel filter corroded

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops deteriorated nearside split

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

front nearside offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,192 miles

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front nearside offside brake discs worn

rear nearside offside flasher lamp bulbs loosing amber coat

rear nearside offside tyre treads wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,057 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 XTF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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