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AJ57 XVN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 161,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 155,328 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 148,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 141,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 136,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,969 miles

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

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

stone chips it windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2020 125,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

rear brake pads aprox 75-80% worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,793 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2018 101,793 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 3mm

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,701 miles

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

stone chips in wind screen

Fail 23 Jan 2017 92,701 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chips in wind screen

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,425 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 XVN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

AJ57 XVN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is AJ57 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 XVN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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