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VO57 JYK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

217,701 mi
Last recorded217,701 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 JYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 217,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly soft

front bumper damaged

n/s/r door lock sticking

Pass 12 Oct 2022 203,152 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 203,140 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 182,157 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 182,157 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf and nsf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 165,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shock covers adrift

Fail 20 Oct 2020 165,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shock covers adrift

Pass 14 Oct 2019 159,610 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 159,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 154,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut gland (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,859 miles

Both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 146,859 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 139,352 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 139,352 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 121,261 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 121,035 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,065 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 110,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise n/s door mirror

advise o/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,879 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever slight stiffness

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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VO57 JYK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO57 JYK, 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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VO57 JYK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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