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AK57 BZP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,631 mi
Last recorded97,631 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 97,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,354 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate is damaged unlikely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 93,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front slightly cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge no cords yet, tread also low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 93,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front slightly cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower control arm rear bush cracking but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,291 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively heavy bind but not excessive at time of inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp unit has slight movement

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,658 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint gator (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,727 miles

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

Fail 21 Sep 2018 76,727 miles

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,711 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,925 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre showing slight signs of perishing between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,300 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 7 Sep 2010 25,927 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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AK57 BZP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK57 BZP, 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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AK57 BZP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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