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SM56 YGF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,027 mi
Last recorded148,027 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,022 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,973 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,644 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,277 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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SM56 YGF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM56 YGF, 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 SM56 YGF registered?

SM56 YGF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is SM56 YGF safe to buy?

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