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LV07 YSW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 YSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 149,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 140,913 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 140,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 133,583 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 16 Aug 2021 133,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads worn low

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,618 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 114,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 114,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,383 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 Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,381 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 61,905 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 61,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/60r15

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 36,861 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 26,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 12,827 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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LV07 YSW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LV07 YSW, 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 LV07 YSW registered?

LV07 YSW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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