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YB07 VUF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,337 mi
Last recorded163,337 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 163,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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 lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 151,831 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 138,642 miles

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

undertray damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,917 miles

ALL TYRES LOW AIR?

front discs bad pitting and worn pads low (service soon)

n/s/f rim damaged inner edge

n/s/f sill corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear edge

n/s/r tyre bad wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre bad wear inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,917 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear brake application uneven O/S LOW (45%) (3.7.B.2)

ALL TYRES LOW AIR?

Headlamp aim too high both sides(done) (1.8)

front discs bad pitting and worn pads low (service soon)

n/s/f rim damaged inner edge

n/s/f sill corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear edge

n/s/r pads low service soon

n/s/r tyre bad wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre bad wear inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,352 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 83,049 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres wear on edges

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear brake application uneven (reading 28% in roller, 30% max)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,049 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres wear on edges

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear brake application uneven (reading 28% in roller, 30% max)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,406 miles

both rear brake discs outer faces corroding

tyre pressure monotoring light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,885 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 23,845 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YB07 VUF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB07 VUF, 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 YB07 VUF registered?

YB07 VUF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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