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HY57 XVJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,686 mi
Last recorded165,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 XVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 165,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 157,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 136,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,652 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 112,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,457 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,464 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 90,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,590 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 22,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and 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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HY57 XVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HY57 XVJ, 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 HY57 XVJ registered?

HY57 XVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is HY57 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 XVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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