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EF07 YNL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,526 mi
Last recorded180,526 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 YNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 180,526 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 Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 159,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear service brake slight low effort

Offside park brake slight low effort

Offside side repeater light output reduced

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

oil level down

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 1 Oct 2022 148,716 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 148,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

offside front tyre outer side wall is damage

Fail 15 Sep 2021 123,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

offside front tyre outer side wall is damage

Pass 15 Aug 2020 107,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 92,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,349 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop splitting

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop splitting

Fail 24 Jun 2017 89,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop splitting

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop splitting

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre has external damage to outer sidewall ( no cords visible)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,621 miles

slight wear to offside rear drop link

Fail 5 Jun 2015 78,625 miles

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

slight wear to offside rear drop link

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,897 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,386 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,386 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread close to wear markers

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,806 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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EF07 YNL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF07 YNL, 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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EF07 YNL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2007.

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