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VA07 JYW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,932 mi
Last recorded187,932 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 JYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 187,932 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 187,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 186,532 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 186,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 7 May 2021 164,746 miles

Offside Front EXPANSION TANK DAMAGED

Pass 22 Apr 2020 153,249 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 153,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 136,275 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,897 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front outer CV gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,987 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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VA07 JYW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VA07 JYW, 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 VA07 JYW registered?

VA07 JYW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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