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VE56 YJS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,965 mi
Last recorded143,965 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 YJS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 143,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,340 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 119,865 miles

N/S/F Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn below 3mm 225/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front lower arm rear most bushes deterated

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,613 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn on inner faces. Would advise replacement.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,360 miles

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

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

engine covers/under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,793 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 18 Jan 2014 75,207 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,983 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2010 24,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VE56 YJS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VE56 YJS, 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 VE56 YJS registered?

VE56 YJS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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