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AJ57 YUW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,541 mi
Last recorded177,541 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 177,541 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 177,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 174,630 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 171,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,982 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 164,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 148,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 119,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,854 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 98,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,127 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,127 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,094 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 YUW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

AJ57 YUW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is AJ57 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 YUW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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