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KU07 YVE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

289,835 mi
Last recorded289,835 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 YVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 289,835 miles

parking brake passed on limits

rear x2 links slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2016 289,835 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint x2 rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Headlamp insecure o/s (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure o/s inner arm excessive play (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 washer aims out (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

n/s/f outter cv boot deteriated

x2 rear sills distorted-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn-front discs wearing thin

Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,301 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s/f/ (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken n/s/f/ (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 259,057 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 232,429 miles

n/s/f/ cv boot grease visible no hole present-o/s/f tyre inner edge low-wishbone bushes slightly perished-

Fail 22 May 2014 232,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f/ cv boot grease visible no hole present-o/s/f tyre inner edge low-wishbone bushes slightly perished-

Fail 15 Apr 2013 205,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 205,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 170,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 152,964 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre repairable

front and rear disc have a lip on edge

front tyres on 4mm

marks around vehicle

rear tyres on 5mm

slight oil marks under engine?

windscreen has a crack in swept area but not bigger than 10mm in daiamiter

Pass 8 Apr 2010 135,812 miles

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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KU07 YVE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KU07 YVE, 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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KU07 YVE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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