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WG07 YBV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,740 mi
Last recorded189,740 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 YBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 189,740 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 172,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,522 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 145,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 130,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 113,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,892 miles

N/S headlight dip beam slightly low. Both headlight main beams high. O/S rear tyre has 2 deep cuts in tread.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres close to limit on 2mm STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

slight wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres close to limit on 2mm STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

slight wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,875 miles

1 high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,871 miles

Advise one high level brake light inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs slightly worn

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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WG07 YBV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG07 YBV, 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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WG07 YBV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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