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AJ57 ZGK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 119,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of both front wishbones worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/ perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 117,385 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear (console) bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 117,384 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF bottom ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut down to cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear (console) bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,550 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,550 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to pad face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,663 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,483 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Towbar ballhitch cover fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,529 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 13,529 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZGK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

AJ57 ZGK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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