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CX57 YLF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,900 mi
Last recorded87,900 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 YLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 87,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,834 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 83,825 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Diesel smell at engine but no visible leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure light on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,808 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has slight leak of grease

Fail 9 Jul 2020 68,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,091 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 61,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,622 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

nail in o/s/r tyre not leaking

various suspension components becoming corroded/worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,497 miles

nails in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,402 miles

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

TPMS light on

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2014 41,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,488 miles

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

slight corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,813 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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CX57 YLF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX57 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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CX57 YLF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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