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YB56 UTC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

185,562 mi
Last recorded185,562 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 UTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 185,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 176,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 170,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,047 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 148,976 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 148,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 143,010 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 142,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing unevenly and worn on the inner edge. 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly and worn on the inner edge. 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly and worn on the inner edge. 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

poor light output on stop lamps very slight change from sidelights.

rear lamps emit a small amount of white light around the red light.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 138,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 133,121 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 128,245 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,694 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,908 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,986 miles

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 31 Jan 2012 75,958 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,939 miles

front brake discs slighly scored

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,485 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UTC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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