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AU56 JYS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,070 mi
Last recorded216,070 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 JYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 216,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 216,067 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 199,912 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 194,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 177,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,612 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4X (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 144,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4X (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,142 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 140,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 135,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,829 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 130,829 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 123,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 117,785 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 19 Jun 2013 117,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 101,199 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,526 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 88,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,899 miles

wear in front lower arm bushes

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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AU56 JYS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AU56 JYS, 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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AU56 JYS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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