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AK07 XUM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,723 mi
Last recorded158,723 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 XUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 158,723 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 149,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 149,022 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 136,182 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 136,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 128,245 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 128,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 121,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,654 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 117,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,891 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 110,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,275 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 99,524 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,398 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,316 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,836 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,762 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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AK07 XUM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUM, 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 AK07 XUM registered?

AK07 XUM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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