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AJ57 XUC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 XUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 83,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 83,385 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend to be replaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend to be replaced (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 79,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend to be replaced (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend to be replaced (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend to be replaced (2.4.G.2)

plastic under shields fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,376 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 66,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 56,961 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel has slight bind

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,663 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 38,663 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear discs

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,627 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 XUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 XUC, 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 XUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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