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AJ57 YAH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,739 mi
Last recorded230,739 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 230,739 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 230,739 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 184,422 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 149,907 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 126,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 126,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,249 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 110,246 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,224 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,031 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 YAH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

AJ57 YAH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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