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YB56 LLJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,307 mi
Last recorded150,307 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 LLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 150,307 miles

reverse light inoperative

Fail 26 Apr 2024 150,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

reverse light inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,362 miles

no reverse lights

rear discs worn/pitted

Fail 28 Apr 2023 139,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no reverse lights

rear discs worn/pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 27 Apr 2022 128,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 29 Apr 2021 114,989 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

both front shocks slight misting

Fail 29 Apr 2021 114,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not ajust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

both front shocks slight misting

recommend steering alignment

Pass 4 May 2020 107,104 miles

nearside rear side light has 1 bulb out (LED) bringing on warning lamp

offside repeater damaged but still working

Pass 2 May 2019 96,861 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 96,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,705 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,123 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,582 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 49,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,908 miles

unable to check rear centre seat belt due to seat cover

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 LLJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB56 LLJ, 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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YB56 LLJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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