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EX57 YJC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,609 mi
Last recorded45,609 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 YJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 45,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 41,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 37,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 35,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 33,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,510 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 28,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

set headlamp adjuster to zero

Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,062 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes not clipped into last clip beneath undertray

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,311 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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EX57 YJC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX57 YJC, 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 EX57 YJC registered?

EX57 YJC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is EX57 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 YJC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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