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BN57 YTP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

309,404 mi
Last recorded309,404 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 YTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 309,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 309,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 309,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8.67 (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 294,102 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

Gearbox mounting defective g/box ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 294,089 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load n/s/r (5.2.4a)

Side repeater not working n/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective g/box ()

Oil leak engine area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 250,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 250,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 205,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 155,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 133,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing low between 2-4mm

Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29 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 YTP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTP, 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 YTP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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