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HY07 USM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,860 mi
Last recorded180,860 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 USM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 180,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 180,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 174,345 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 174,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 169,404 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 162,356 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 162,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,609 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror, on limit (1.4.A.2e)

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 136,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 136,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 121,681 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,369 miles

Both front tyres are worn to 2mm.

Nearside front shock absorber is starting to leak.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,607 miles

FRONT PADS APPROX.8000 MILES

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE/

NSR TYRE TREAD PATTERN SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

OSF TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,607 miles

FRONT PADS APPROX.8000 MILES

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE/

NSR TYRE TREAD PATTERN SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

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

OSF TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 USM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 USM, 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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HY07 USM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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