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AJ57 YBD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,674 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,251 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 76,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,442 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,441 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,170 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,225 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 69,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,166 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 60,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,291 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,519 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 YBD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

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

Is AJ57 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 YBD 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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