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HY57 YBS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,565 mi
Last recorded211,565 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 YBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 211,565 miles

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

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

General corrosion underbody

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 205,671 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 197,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 190,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 190,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 182,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 182,776 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm bushes split and has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front washers slight miss aligned

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 18 Feb 2019 177,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 177,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 169,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres worn inner edge

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 169,783 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres worn inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 162,888 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 155,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,190 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 149,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,013 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 123,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 123,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,243 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 114,240 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,234 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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HY57 YBS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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