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DK57 YYM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,462 mi
Last recorded118,462 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 YYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 118,462 miles

N/S HEAD LAMP LENS OPQUE

Fail 15 Oct 2025 118,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S HEAD LAMP LENS OPQUE

Pass 16 Oct 2024 114,704 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front N/S/F HEADLAMP LENS OPAQUE

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULB REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 111,709 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULB REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 108,688 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 95,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,151 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 90,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,975 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished in tread.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,441 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,359 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2010 32,848 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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DK57 YYM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK57 YYM, 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 DK57 YYM registered?

DK57 YYM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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