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AU07 XJV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,271 mi
Last recorded149,271 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 XJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 149,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 146,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 143,169 miles

Both headlamps loose (but not insecure)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 143,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will NOT adjust manually (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Will NOT adjust manually (4.1.2 (a))

Both headlamps loose (but not insecure)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,996 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 137,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 128,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,215 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 126,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 124,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2020 124,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,512 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape , stepping

under tray fitted not allowing proper inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2019 120,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears , strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres out of shape , stepping

under tray fitted not allowing proper inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted and insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2018 112,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

undertrays fitted and insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,858 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,041 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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AU07 XJV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AU07 XJV, 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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AU07 XJV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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