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YC57 VAX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,310 mi
Last recorded182,310 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 182,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,347 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 96,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,099 miles

near side rear bump stop perished

off side rear bump stop perished

Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear bump stop perished

off side rear bump stop perished

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Nov 2010 21,253 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 21,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VAX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC57 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

YC57 VAX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YC57 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 VAX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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