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YC57 VAV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear to central exhaust sleve broken but not loose

Fail 14 Nov 2019 115,956 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear to central exhaust sleve broken but not loose

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,248 miles

both front indicators showing slight white light

both front tyres very close to legal limit

nsf anti roll bar link boot as a minor split

nsr shocker dust cover in/op

osf ball joint boot as a minor split

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,246 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,894 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,099 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,032 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,568 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,967 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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YC57 VAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAV, 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 YC57 VAV registered?

YC57 VAV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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