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PX57 YKJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

336,230 mi
Last recorded336,230 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 YKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 336,230 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 336,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 329,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 329,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 319,712 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 319,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 309,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 300,423 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 15 Dec 2015 292,800 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 271,158 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2014 271,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 249,987 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 249,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/r shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 11 Dec 2012 219,117 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 218,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 188,295 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 188,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 148,733 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 148,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,033 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 116,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,008 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 59,008 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PX57 YKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PX57 YKJ, 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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PX57 YKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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