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AV57 XFZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,130 mi
Last recorded147,130 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 147,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 138,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 118,416 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 106,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 106,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,492 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 90,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Slightly Distorted Inner Edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Slightly Distorted Inner Edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,693 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,693 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 59,718 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,779 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 55,779 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,104 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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AV57 XFZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV57 XFZ, 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 AV57 XFZ registered?

AV57 XFZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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