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VN57 YHL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,024 mi
Last recorded167,024 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 YHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 167,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 167,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 161,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 161,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 153,671 miles

Rear brake discs wear lipped and pads getting low.

Slight dampness on front shock absorbers.

Slight movement in front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 147,546 miles

Nearside Front Damper moist

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge and close to limit

Offside Front damper moist

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Fail 28 Sep 2017 147,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Damper moist

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge and close to limit

Offside Front damper moist

Rear position lights 1/3 inop

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,940 miles

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

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

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 139,047 miles

Nearside and offside front dampers moist

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 139,047 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside and offside front dampers moist

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,247 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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VN57 YHL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VN57 YHL, 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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VN57 YHL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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