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HY07 UPZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,867 mi
Last recorded157,867 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 UPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 157,867 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 157,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover insecure but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal sticks to the floor

Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover insecure but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal sticks to the floor

Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,746 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 148,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,220 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 98,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,730 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,529 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,856 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 UPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

HY07 UPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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