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LX57 YBP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,339 mi
Last recorded163,339 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 YBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 163,339 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 163,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 147,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ROTTEN AROUND A HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENTRY PIPE INTO SILENCER ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 137,051 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ROTTEN AROUND A HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENTRY PIPE INTO SILENCER ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,786 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,413 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK COVERS/BUMP STOP INSCURE

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 111,413 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH REAR SHOCK COVERS/BUMP STOP INSCURE

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,022 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall badly cracked

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall starting to crack

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,811 miles

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S WASHER JET POOR - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Aug 2016 84,811 miles

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S WASHER JET POOR - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,049 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil low 1 1/2 ltrs oil

tyres 225/40r18 nearside front cuts on outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,791 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil low 1 1/2 ltrs oil

tyres 225/40r18 nearside front cuts on outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,790 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,780 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,253 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 44,253 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,079 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,823 miles

rear no. plate is untidy

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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LX57 YBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LX57 YBP, 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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LX57 YBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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