MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main arm with spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main arm with spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine noisy
Exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside lamp lens damaged
Outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belts can't be inspected
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion apparent at rear chassis/axle area .
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre (inner) tread worn uneven.
Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated.
Central Stop light has two dim bulbs.
General corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread worn smooth. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear tyres are wearing at edges.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working outer. (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working outer. (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear tyres are wearing at edges.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre uneven worn at inner edge
offside rear direction indicator slightly discolored
offside rear tyre uneven worn at inner edge
rear bump-stops slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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AJ57 XZV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XZV, 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 XZV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2007.
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