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BT07 YLF

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 YLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 133,308 miles

Central small stone chip/crack to windscreen.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,096 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip/crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease near excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 101,018 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 93,605 miles

front tyres wearing on edges+offside rear tyre,

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,747 miles

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,733 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,829 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

near side rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 63,829 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn.

near side rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,307 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,672 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BT07 YLF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT07 YLF, 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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BT07 YLF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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