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AF57 YRU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,940 mi
Last recorded160,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 160,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 160,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,726 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop /dust cover adrift

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 139,726 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop /dust cover adrift

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 135,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 126,469 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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Pass 4 May 2018 96,604 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 82,555 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,232 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,761 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,210 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 YRU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF57 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

AF57 YRU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2007.

Is AF57 YRU safe to buy?

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