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AO57 YFR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,516 mi
Last recorded169,516 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 169,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 155,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 155,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 143,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,775 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 132,368 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Melted (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,976 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working inside mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,244 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 105,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit please read data sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,987 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,911 miles

nearside rear bump stop perished

offside rear bump stop perished

Fail 20 Aug 2013 35,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,306 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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AO57 YFR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO57 YFR, 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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AO57 YFR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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