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YA07 EMX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,833 mi
Last recorded196,833 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 EMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 196,833 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 177,920 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 177,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 157,958 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 157,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 138,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 117,700 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 117,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cover missing centre seat belt catch

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover missing centre seat belt mechanism

slight damage sidewall n/s/f

Pass 3 May 2011 78,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,937 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

rear brake pads show signs of wear

rear nearside and offside bump stops perished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,392 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear brake pads show signs of wear

rear nearside and offside bump stops perished

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 EMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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