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SB07 YZE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,943 mi
Last recorded213,943 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2018 213,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 192,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 166,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 124,553 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 124,538 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both rear tyres neer to wear band

Pass 10 May 2013 98,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 74,644 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 76,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 115,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 99,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,774 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 YZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB07 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

SB07 YZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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