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FM07 YCR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,964 mi
Last recorded221,964 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 YCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 221,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 211,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 198,061 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 198,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 185,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 171,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 160,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 148,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 135,117 miles

rear track control arm bushes perished.

slight play in rear anti rollbar links.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 135,115 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

play in n/s/f anti rollbar link.

rear track control arm bushes perished.

slight play in rear anti rollbar links.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,484 miles

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

windscreen washers only just providing fluid onto screen

Pass 13 Jul 2013 110,450 miles

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

nearside front subframe mounting bolt loose

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2013 110,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front subframe mounting bolt loose

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2012 95,841 miles

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

o/s/f macpherson sturt has a slight oil leak

zero emmision

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 72,592 miles

LOW EMITTER no smoke test readings available

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,592 miles

LOW EMITTER no smoke test readings available

airbag warning lamp on

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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FM07 YCR 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 76.5%.

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 FM07 YCR, 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 FM07 YCR registered?

FM07 YCR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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