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AK57 DAU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,328 mi
Last recorded111,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 109,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2025 109,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2025 109,655 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,365 miles

brake pads light on but pads are new

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,158 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 101,079 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-2mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-4mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,036 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 93,036 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 88,513 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,692 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing device cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 85,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap sealing device cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 81,321 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 81,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished with deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished with deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished with deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished with deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,867 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 76,842 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,374 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,989 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 DAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AK57 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

AK57 DAU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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