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YY57 AJU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,043 mi
Last recorded130,043 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 AJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 130,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 122,136 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 122,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 119,575 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 113,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,008 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,424 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,478 miles

minor wear to steering rack inner joints noted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,335 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,335 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,689 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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YY57 AJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY57 AJU, 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 YY57 AJU registered?

YY57 AJU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is YY57 AJU safe to buy?

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