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SK57 YCY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,695 mi
Last recorded161,695 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 161,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 161,695 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading min 3.00 reading are 5.69 4.20 5.90 5.99 4.88 5.99 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sills corroded and soft in places

Fail 19 Oct 2022 149,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

sills corroded and soft in places

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front bumper insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2021 135,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,004 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,774 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 108,774 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 77,547 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 77,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,806 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,806 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,989 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped and pads wearing

Rear tyres wearing low and cracked/perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,113 miles

Front tyres cracking and wearing

Rear tyres very low and going out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,945 miles

Rear tyres wearing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,945 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,564 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,105 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 YCY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YCY, 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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SK57 YCY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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