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DY07 YXJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,680 mi
Last recorded228,680 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 YXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 228,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 198,235 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 198,233 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto front exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake low reading on n/s

Pass 20 Aug 2020 168,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 130,516 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,070 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2016 54,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treadded area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,431 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,433 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,433 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,711 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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DY07 YXJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY07 YXJ, 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 DY07 YXJ registered?

DY07 YXJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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