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EF07 AYL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,123 mi
Last recorded165,123 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 AYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 165,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 162,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 162,900 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front + rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 144,512 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 144,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both lower arm rear bushes perishing

ns cv boot leaking grease

osr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,991 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perishing

ns cv boot leaking grease

osr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,767 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 31,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,166 miles

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

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 AYL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AYL, 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 AYL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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