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AP56 JYK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,458 mi
Last recorded166,458 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 JYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 166,458 miles

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake 16% n/s low effort

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 148,441 miles

Rear SUBFRAME HAS GENERAL CORROSION ALL OVER

Fail 9 Mar 2024 148,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear SUBFRAME HAS GENERAL CORROSION ALL OVER

Pass 7 Mar 2023 145,711 miles

advised tyres worn on edges inside

advised under trays engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 145,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advised tyres worn on edges inside

advised under trays engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,760 miles

advised nsf tyre cracking in tread

advised rear link rod bushes perishd

advised rear trailing arm bushes split slighly

advised sill cover under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished And Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays Fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 132,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished And Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays Fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 127,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 127,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,590 miles

Nearside Rear Link rod has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 120,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Link rod has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,807 miles

advised link rod nsr slight play

advised nsf lower out ball joint sligh play

advised nsf outer cv boot split no grease coming out

advised osr link rod rubber split

advised under cover fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,654 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,017 miles

advised plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

advised small chip screen

Fail 3 Mar 2016 98,017 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

advised plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

advised small chip screen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,300 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,334 miles

advised nsf cv boot small split

Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advised nsf cv boot small split

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,588 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 30,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 27,966 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

sheilds fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,966 miles

sheilds fitted

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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AP56 JYK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP56 JYK, 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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AP56 JYK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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