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AP07 EYZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

225,552 mi
Last recorded225,552 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 225,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cracking to n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2016 218,539 miles

slight cracking and play in both front wishbones back bushes

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 27 Sep 2016 218,492 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

slight cracking and play in both front wishbones back bushes

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 21 Mar 2016 196,302 miles

slight play in front rack ends

Fail 16 Mar 2016 195,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in front rack ends

Pass 8 Sep 2015 169,986 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 169,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre rear brake light inop

Pass 16 Apr 2015 160,732 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 160,446 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 138,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 137,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 130,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2014 129,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,183 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,064 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 97,064 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,867 miles

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

n/s/r s/absorber bump stop broken o/s perished

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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AP07 EYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AP07 EYZ, 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 AP07 EYZ registered?

AP07 EYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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