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RE07 YSL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,904 mi
Last recorded146,904 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 YSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 146,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2015 146,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 130,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,303 miles

HAD TO MOVE DOLL ON DASH TO GET TO HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 113,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

HAD TO MOVE DOLL ON DASH TO GET TO HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH.

Pass 10 May 2012 95,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 79,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 62,302 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 62,302 miles

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

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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RE07 YSL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE07 YSL, 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 RE07 YSL registered?

RE07 YSL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is RE07 YSL safe to buy?

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