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AF57 YLY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,029 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blocks offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 118,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blocks offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,179 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 106,112 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,085 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BOTH FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 98,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETACHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

ENGINE UNDER TRAY SLIGHTLY LOOSE ,THREE FIXINGS MISSING.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BOTH FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 92,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,232 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 64,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake warning light is on.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad wear indicator light on.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,290 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 50,285 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,995 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,790 miles

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

rear seats folded down.unable to check rear belts.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,923 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)

brake pad wear indicator light on pads ok

Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,013 miles

n/s/front brake pad wear indicator wire broken and hanging loose.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,603 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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AF57 YLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AF57 YLY, 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 AF57 YLY registered?

AF57 YLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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