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BL57 YYZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,381 mi
Last recorded79,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 79,354 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 78,293 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 78,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,288 miles

both front shockers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap left loose not creating a seal

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight uneven wear inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,095 miles

rear washer no t working

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,444 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,318 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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BL57 YYZ 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 BL57 YYZ, 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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BL57 YYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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