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WR57 YAE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,365 mi
Last recorded143,365 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 YAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 143,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 143,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,057 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 94,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall very poor condition advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 74,935 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,941 miles

Front Ball Joint & Track Rod End Rubber Covers Perishing But Not Split Yet

N/S/R tyre wall Perishing & Cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,021 miles

ALL balljoint dust covers perishing front & rear

front tyres nearing limits

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre nearing limits

rear indicator bulbs colour poor

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,590 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,226 miles

n/s dip beam just within upper limit

Fail 17 Nov 2011 32,226 miles

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

n/s dip beam just within upper limit

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,848 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 23,848 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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WR57 YAE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 WR57 YAE, 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 WR57 YAE registered?

WR57 YAE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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