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EX57 YJF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

176,150 mi
Last recorded176,150 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 YJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 176,150 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 170,875 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 165,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 156,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 148,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 141,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 139,392 miles

Brake pad wear light on but all pads all OK

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 132,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 May 2018 124,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear shock top cover loose

Pass 19 May 2017 111,237 miles

wiper blades smear screen

engine cover rattling

front brake discs worn and corroded (pads also worn)

play in both steering track rods (n/s more so)

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

stonechip in windscreen

strong advise - n/s/f shock absorber leaking fluid

Pass 11 May 2016 98,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear pads appear to be low

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

oil level below minimum

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2015 87,955 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

grease stains around nearside outer c.v boot

nearside front shock slightly damp

nearside rear tyre perishing, worn bias to the inner edge and to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight play in track rods

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 21 May 2014 80,173 miles

STRONG ADVISE rear tyres worn bias to inner edges, offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and worn to legal limit within centre 3/4 band. legal limit 1.6mm

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

grease staining around inner clip of nearside outer c.v boot. susp[ect pinholed

nearside front shock absorber oilstained

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,647 miles

corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

engine top cover, undertray and full length vehicle undertrays fitted

slight play in both track rods

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,170 miles

engine under tray fitted

full body trays fitted n/s and o/s

slight play in both track rods

top engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,005 miles

engine top cover, undertray and body trays fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,005 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

engine top cover, undertray and body trays fitted

slight play in steering rack

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 YJF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

EX57 YJF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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