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BN57 YDZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

310,662 mi
Last recorded310,662 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 YDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 310,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 310,662 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release trapped behind seat (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2015 293,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 293,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 275,830 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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight partially insecure

o/s/r tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 275,830 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight partially insecure

o/s/r tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 240,405 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

turbo noisey on emmision test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 211,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 178,490 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 178,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 139,734 miles

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

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

uneven front brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,102 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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BN57 YDZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN57 YDZ, 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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BN57 YDZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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