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AJ57 XTU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,507 mi
Last recorded133,507 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 XTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,507 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 133,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 108,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,174 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,300 miles

Front Lower arm rear bush cracking and getting weak

T.P.S lamp on

Fail 15 Dec 2015 77,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower arm rear bush cracking and getting weak

T.P.S lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,956 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,433 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,717 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,321 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/r tyer inner edge worn slight out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,504 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 28,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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 XTU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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