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AK57 CHX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,329 mi
Last recorded162,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 CHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 162,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 157,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,736 miles

Offside Park Brake Effort Down

Fail 18 Oct 2019 144,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Suspension Arm B/joint Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Sidewall & Tread Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Park Brake Effort Down

Rear Exhaust Shield Loose

Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 137,111 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 137,111 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 124,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,018 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 116,017 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 107,103 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight aim on limit

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 CHX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AK57 CHX, 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 CHX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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