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BN57 YTU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

216,775 mi
Last recorded216,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 YTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 216,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 216,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 207,193 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 207,190 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 197,407 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 197,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 188,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 173,351 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 173,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside plate light inop.

One nearside rear and one offside rear side lights inop.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,768 miles

Offside plate light inop.

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,940 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,136 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,138 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,138 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working light stays on dose not flash (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,398 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2011 40,398 miles

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

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and slighty perished

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread and slighty perished

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,846 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 YTU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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