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LY07 MSU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

402,470 mi
Last recorded402,470 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 MSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 402,470 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 377,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 377,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 341,439 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 341,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 301,769 miles

airbag light staying on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2012 266,272 miles

advise airbag light showing brake pad light showing

Fail 2 Feb 2012 227,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 227,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 204,171 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 183,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 161,657 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 161,657 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 141,608 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 141,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 122,301 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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LY07 MSU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LY07 MSU, 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 LY07 MSU registered?

LY07 MSU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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The MOT history for LY07 MSU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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