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EX57 YJM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,258 mi
Last recorded150,258 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 YJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 150,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 150,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 139,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 128,474 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones, inner rear bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 128,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All windscreen wipers smear the windscreen.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated NSF brake wear indicator faulty. (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones, inner rear bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 108,183 miles

Front brake discs show wear

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,407 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 84,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,177 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Are Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,746 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,260 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 YJM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX57 YJM registered?

EX57 YJM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is EX57 YJM safe to buy?

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