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YA07 ELX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,076 mi
Last recorded131,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 ELX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,076 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,353 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 118,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,124 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front(s) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 108,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front(s) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,193 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front(s) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front cv boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,854 miles

near side front coil spring top swivel bearing mounting slight noise

Pass 18 Jan 2020 91,928 miles

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Jan 2020 91,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 as found on V.I.N. sticker; reading 2.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2019 86,085 miles

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Jan 2019 85,972 miles

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2018 81,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,398 miles

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,990 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,444 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,062 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,062 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,160 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,367 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 51,090 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 51,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 41,283 miles

Airbag light on

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 ELX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YA07 ELX, 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 YA07 ELX registered?

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

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