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AK57 CLJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,072 mi
Last recorded97,072 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 CLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 96,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,484 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 89,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,863 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,119 miles

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to wear thin on edges.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to wear thin on edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,921 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,836 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,836 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,090 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 CLJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK57 CLJ, 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 AK57 CLJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK57 CLJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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