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SK57 YCW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

365,553 mi
Last recorded365,553 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 365,553 miles

Oil leak engine ()

e.m.l. on on dash

Fail 29 Mar 2018 365,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

e.m.l. on on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2017 342,808 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

o/s/f wheel has sticker on saying temp use only but is the same size as other wheels and tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2017 318,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 318,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Sep 2016 300,410 miles

engine mil light on

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Sep 2016 300,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine mil light on

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2016 285,047 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Mar 2016 285,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 263,891 miles

Cover loose on n/s/r shock absorber

Cover loose on o/s/r shock absorber

Engine management on

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R tyre near legal limit

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 242,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 226,297 miles

Radiator reserviour level low

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 226,118 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

no fire extinguisher

no meter test due to brake fault

Pass 14 Mar 2014 209,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 209,202 miles

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

FRONT HACKNEY PLATE NOT FITTED FIT FOR RE TEST

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 188,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 173,200 miles

slight engine oil leaks at the rear of the engine

Pass 11 Sep 2012 158,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 144,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 128,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,035 miles

nearside front lower wish arm bush worn [ big bush]

offside front lower wiash arm bushe worn [big bush ]

offside front ouer roll bar link rod ball end worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,431 miles

noise from front suspenion when driving on road

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 53,302 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

noise from front suspenion when driving on road

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Water in spare wheel well

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,355 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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SK57 YCW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK57 YCW, 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 SK57 YCW registered?

SK57 YCW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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