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AV57 YVA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

235,175 mi
Last recorded235,175 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 235,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 220,637 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 220,570 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 May 2022 204,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 195,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 187,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 184,392 miles

Nearside sill damage

Fail 22 Oct 2020 184,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill damage

Pass 17 Oct 2019 166,537 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 166,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 160,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 148,097 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 147,493 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 147,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,445 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 127,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,475 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,668 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,501 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 40,106 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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AV57 YVA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV57 YVA, 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 AV57 YVA registered?

AV57 YVA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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