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AJ57 XTL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290,341 mi
Last recorded290,341 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 290,341 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant botle has hole in

Fail 24 Feb 2015 290,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant botle has hole in

rear seat base slight loose

Pass 20 Feb 2014 249,160 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 211,122 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 211,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 173,817 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 167,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 11,640 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 XTL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

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

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