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HY57 YBD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,717 mi
Last recorded87,717 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 YBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,717 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front shock absorbers corroded

offside front anti-roll bar link upper dust boot small split

rear brake discs in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,437 miles

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside headlight washer jet cover missing

wipers poor

Fail 28 Nov 2023 79,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet soundproofing detached from bonnet and soaked in diesal

engine undertray dripping diesal

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside headlight washer jet cover missing

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,338 miles

all wipers poor

fuel filter housing top corroded

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside headlight washer cover missing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,945 miles

fuel filter housing top corroded

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside headlight washer cover missing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,141 miles

fuel filter housing top corroded

full underside inspection prevented due to undertrays

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside headlight washer assembly incomplete

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,049 miles

front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to debond

front tyres worn on edges

fuel filter housing top corroded

offside headlight washer jet cover missing

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,020 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

headlamp aims on lower limit

offside front tyre valve perished/damaged

offside rear tyre valve perished/damaged

rear seats in stowed position

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,953 miles

fuel filter housing top cap corroded

imbalance between parking brakes

offside headlamp washer jet cover is missing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,014 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,998 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on both edges

suspect puncture to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,351 miles

all tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine oil overfilled

fuel filter housing cap corroded

fuel pump at engine is damp

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,874 miles

front tyres worn on edges and perished

headlamp aims on upper limit

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edges and perished

headlamp aims on upper limit

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,360 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,030 miles

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats

damage to offside front wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,872 miles

rear brake discs pitted around outer edges

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 YBD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

HY57 YBD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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