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WP07 YLU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,989 mi
Last recorded211,989 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 YLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 211,989 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 211,989 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 205,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2023 205,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 190,264 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 190,227 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 180,685 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perished bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 173,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 166,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 158,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 153,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 153,130 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak on engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shocker dust covers missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both font (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

damp ness around fuel filter

inter cooler pipe under car inscure

Pass 16 Apr 2015 132,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,738 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,404 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WP07 YLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP07 YLU, 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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WP07 YLU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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