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EF07 AYB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

227,339 mi
Last recorded227,339 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 AYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 227,339 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 227,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper seized unable to rotate wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2016 225,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 207,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 207,242 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 180,101 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 180,101 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 167,846 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 158,282 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 158,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 139,550 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 139,550 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 132,162 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Traction control warning lamp remains on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Oct 2012 132,162 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Traction control warning lamp remains on indicating a fault

Pass 11 Apr 2012 117,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,240 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all four tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs ridged

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

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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EF07 AYB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF07 AYB, 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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EF07 AYB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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