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YB56 ARX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

201,253 mi
Last recorded201,253 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 ARX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 201,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 189,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 178,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 178,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 177,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 175,590 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 174,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 174,048 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 174,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 172,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 170,103 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 159,517 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 156,094 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 137,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 118,427 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 102,484 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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YB56 ARX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YB56 ARX, 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 YB56 ARX registered?

YB56 ARX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is YB56 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB56 ARX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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