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SB07 YYX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

326,324 mi
Last recorded326,324 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 YYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 326,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 289,799 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 289,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 259,691 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 259,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 225,014 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 224,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 209,697 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 209,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 177,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 142,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 96,066 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 96,066 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 50,948 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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SB07 YYX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB07 YYX, 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 SB07 YYX registered?

SB07 YYX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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