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AJ57 ZGD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,976 mi
Last recorded175,976 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 175,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly spit at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 175,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split at the small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly spit at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 159,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer C/V boot split inner end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has slight wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 159,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer C/V boot split inner end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has slight wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 143,338 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 143,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers Smeary

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,395 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,788 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,027 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,698 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,183 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,656 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 ZGD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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