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AX57 BND

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,319 mi
Last recorded163,319 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BND
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 163,319 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 163,263 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 151,829 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 147,018 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 142,875 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 138,835 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 134,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 126,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 114,343 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease possible clip or boot required further investigation required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,422 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge (bald)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge (bald)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,620 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,744 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,795 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 81,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front door damaged

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside front door damaged

Offside front tyre slightly pushed off bead rim by grass, but not likely to suddenly deflate

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,723 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,530 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Dec 2010 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil level low

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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AX57 BND is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX57 BND, 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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AX57 BND is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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