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DY07 ZYD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,948 mi
Last recorded180,948 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 ZYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 180,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 165,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 151,456 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 151,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 131,615 miles

Offside Rear Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,531 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 117,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 103,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,621 miles

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 89,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,754 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edges

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,131 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,459 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,381 miles

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

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

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 ZYD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY07 ZYD, 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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DY07 ZYD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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