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HY07 URW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,862 mi
Last recorded116,862 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 URW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,862 miles

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 108,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 108,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,033 miles

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,815 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 80,815 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,483 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,373 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,225 miles

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

engine and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

engine and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2015 57,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,051 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,817 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 22,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 URW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 URW, 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 URW registered?

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

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