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OV56 YVC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

207,062 mi
Last recorded207,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 YVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 207,062 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 207,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 202,709 miles

Front noise from engine at idle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 194,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper looks like very of spring missing

all tyre are worn on edge

Fail 17 Mar 2020 194,218 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper looks like very of spring missing

all tyre are worn on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 170,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point to sill crushing slightly when jacked up. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point to sill crushing slightly when jacked up. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,185 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,601 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,518 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,946 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,161 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,523 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,251 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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OV56 YVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV56 YVC, 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 OV56 YVC registered?

OV56 YVC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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