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YA07 BUP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,606 mi
Last recorded173,606 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 BUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 173,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 166,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 155,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 155,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 154,722 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 153,663 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 148,515 miles

discs corroded

front o/s shockabsorber leak

play in the rear link bars

Fail 4 Jun 2019 148,515 miles

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

discs corroded

front o/s shockabsorber leak

play in the rear link bars

Pass 23 May 2018 145,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 142,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 139,592 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON THE INSIDE

Front O/S Shock Absorber Weeping

Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,555 miles

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

Rear pads appear low (just legal)

front brake discs corroded on the inner face

r/o/s bump stop ripped

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,868 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,912 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake pads 2/3 worn and discs heavily lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,088 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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YA07 BUP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA07 BUP, 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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YA07 BUP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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