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YB07 XSG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,917 mi
Last recorded191,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 XSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 191,917 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 191,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 178,943 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 178,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 156,235 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,421 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer outer cv boot minor split

Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,883 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,002 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,407 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,501 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 59,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,632 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 20,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XSG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSG, 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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YB07 XSG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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