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HY57 YBE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

283,161 mi
Last recorded283,161 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 YBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 283,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 263,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 249,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 10 Sep 2021 237,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 237,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 237,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Major fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 219,234 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 219,234 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 198,779 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 198,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 166,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 145,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,346 miles

n/s inner c/v gaiter starting to split/leak

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 12 Sep 2016 123,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s inner c/v gaiter starting to split/leak

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,308 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2011 28,451 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 28,451 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 21,992 miles

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

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 YBE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY57 YBE, 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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HY57 YBE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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