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SK57 YEF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,227 mi
Last recorded162,227 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 162,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,024 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,521 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 150,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,402 miles

exhaust heat shield vibrating

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 131,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,450 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 116,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 61,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake corrosion

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,554 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 YEF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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