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LY56 JHJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,685 mi
Last recorded165,685 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 JHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 165,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,504 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,607 miles

Nearside side mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

windscreen cracked slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2018 122,607 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

windscreen cracked slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,712 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 117,693 miles

Front Side repeater not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,447 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,930 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 584,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

auxillary belt cracking and perishing

both rear bump stops splitting

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,580 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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LY56 JHJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY56 JHJ, 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 LY56 JHJ registered?

LY56 JHJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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