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AV57 YVG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,509 mi
Last recorded199,509 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 199,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 194,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 188,161 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 180,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 180,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 172,303 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 164,033 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 157,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 147,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 140,663 miles

both front shockers damp

both rear shocker covers insecure

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge

stone chips zone A of windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2017 140,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front shockers damp

both rear shocker covers insecure

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge

stone chips zone A of windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2016 140,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,119 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 133,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 127,898 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,302 miles

outer edges of osf lower front wishbone bush coming away.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 59,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

O/S/R tyre bald on very inner edge (205/55x16).

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,615 miles

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

O/S/R tyre bald on very inner edge (205/55x16).

Rear brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,206 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 YVG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV57 YVG, 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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AV57 YVG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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