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YC57 VBP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,971 mi
Last recorded167,971 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 167,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2018 167,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 139,340 miles

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

both rear shock absorber casings insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,590 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,580 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,976 miles

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

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

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 VBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

YC57 VBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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