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SP07 YKR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,434 mi
Last recorded232,434 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 YKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 232,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 232,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside front suspensions arm bolt is short

Pass 21 Feb 2017 200,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2017 200,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2016 176,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,377 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 147,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,303 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 112,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 112,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 94,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2011 77,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2010 59,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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SP07 YKR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP07 YKR, 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 SP07 YKR registered?

SP07 YKR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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