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AJ57 YBA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,604 mi
Last recorded155,604 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 155,604 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 155,604 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecure nut lose (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 155,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush top link nut loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2016 145,888 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,896 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 127,996 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,911 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,911 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,068 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,661 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 YBA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

AJ57 YBA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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