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YC57 HJY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 HJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2026 88,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2024 86,055 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 86,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,079 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 osf / nsf (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,284 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,280 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,800 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,797 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

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

Rear Washer jet not working

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,028 miles

Engine bay fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

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

Undertray fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm - 205/60R15 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm - 205/60R15 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,230 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,945 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,588 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 9,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YC57 HJY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC57 HJY, 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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YC57 HJY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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