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BN57 YTR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,537 mi
Last recorded203,537 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 203,537 miles

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

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

slight flat spot on n/s/r wheel bead

slight play in n/s/f ball-joint

slight play in o/s/ rack end

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 203,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired wishbone bolt to short (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight flat spot on n/s/r wheel bead

slight play in n/s/f ball-joint

slight play in o/s/ rack end

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 179,095 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror has a crack (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 179,095 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror has a crack (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 162,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack in plate (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 18 Mar 2015 150,721 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 141,031 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 139,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 126,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s inner steering arm has a slight play

underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 88,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s inner steering arm has a slight play

underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,335 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 2,467 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 YTR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YTR, 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 BN57 YTR registered?

BN57 YTR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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