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AK07 XLY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,399 mi
Last recorded148,399 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 XLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 148,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 141,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,967 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 130,916 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,231 miles

Nearside Front cv boot starting to crack will need attention shortly

unable to check all brake and fuel pipes on underside due to covers

unable to test all brake and fuel pipes due to covers in engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,200 miles

engine under trays fitted unable to test engine bay components

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail/screw (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail/screw (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,829 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working attached to door mirror assembly (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail/screw (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail/screw (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,271 miles

some brake pipes etc unable to test due to side covers

unable to test all engine area due to covers

unable to test underside due to engine cover

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,754 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,085 miles

Rear tyres 70-80% worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,018 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK07 XLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK07 XLY, 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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AK07 XLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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