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HY07 ULW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,909 mi
Last recorded171,909 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 ULW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 171,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 165,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 159,689 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 159,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,323 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2021 148,315 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 143,369 miles

advise engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 143,368 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front beam pattern dim

advise engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 138,291 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2019 138,276 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,408 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,871 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,711 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 72,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

large oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,566 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 56,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,619 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,394 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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HY07 ULW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY07 ULW, 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 HY07 ULW registered?

HY07 ULW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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