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VE56 YJW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,700 mi
Last recorded189,700 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 YJW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 189,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 147,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust covers detached

o/s wishbone rear bush has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2012 96,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r rim damaged

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover is broken

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover is broken

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,246 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,598 miles

Offside Front 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 YJW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

VE56 YJW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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The MOT history for VE56 YJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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