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AY07 XGW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

197,945 mi
Last recorded197,945 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 197,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 195,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 192,268 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 192,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 188,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 184,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 179,064 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 179,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 175,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 171,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 164,993 miles

both front tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 9 Oct 2017 156,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to the limit

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven on the inside

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 126,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,411 miles

bad run-out on both sides front brake disc`s, - causing pedal to move on braking

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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AY07 XGW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AY07 XGW, 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 AY07 XGW registered?

AY07 XGW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AY07 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 XGW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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