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NV56 YTN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

287,000 mi
Last recorded287,000 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 YTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 287,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 264,054 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 250,163 miles

play in both front top shocker mountings

warning light on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2014 250,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in both front top shocker mountings

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2014 241,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2014 235,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

warninjg light on dash

Fail 5 Mar 2014 235,921 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

warninjg light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2013 220,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

arm going to track rod end as slight damage

bad oil leak on engine for taxi test

nearside rear shocker getting weak

play in offside front top shocker mounting

Fail 6 Nov 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

arm going to track rod end as slight damage

bad oil leak on engine for taxi test

nearside rear shocker getting weak

offside rear footwell trim insecure for taxi test

offside rear tyre as nail in tread area

play in offside front top shocker mounting

oil light and warning light on dash displayed

wire hanging around pedals

Pass 9 Jul 2013 203,363 miles

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

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jul 2013 203,347 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 1 May 2013 194,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2013 194,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 187,789 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2012 174,781 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 174,775 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside lower turbo pipe insecure for taxi test

battery and tray insecure for taxi test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 174,536 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f cills slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2012 174,536 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f cills slightly damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 158,126 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 158,112 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 61,346 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 42,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44 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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NV56 YTN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NV56 YTN, 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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NV56 YTN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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