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AJ57 XWL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,580 mi
Last recorded178,580 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 178,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 166,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 165,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 147,196 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 146,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 113,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,028 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,037 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 57,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 57,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,559 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,307 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 XWL 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 78.9%.

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 XWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ57 XWL registered?

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

Is AJ57 XWL safe to buy?

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