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SK57 YDU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,738 mi
Last recorded109,738 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,737 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,829 miles

under trays fitted hiding components

Fail 5 Nov 2018 107,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 103,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,608 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 93,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,133 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,132 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,114 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,114 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 40,397 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 40,397 miles

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

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

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 YDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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