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SK57 YDC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

274,096 mi
Last recorded274,096 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 274,096 miles

Offside Front steering arm play

heater matrix leaking

o/s/r park brake lower than n/s/r

various oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2017 274,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm play

heater matrix leaking

o/s/r park brake lower than n/s/r

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2016 266,645 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play in bush

both front tyres worn on outer edges

high level brake light 50% working

Fail 25 Oct 2016 266,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front drop link slight play in bush

both front tyres worn on outer edges

high level brake light 50% working

Pass 24 Oct 2015 246,025 miles

all tyres nearing limits

Pass 22 Oct 2014 200,011 miles

front wipers worn, advise renewal

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 22 Oct 2014 200,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

automotive drive belt worn and cracked, advise renewal

front wipers worn, advise renewal

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 19 Oct 2013 171,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 145,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 126,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,045 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,071 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 YDC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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