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YC57 WBJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 WBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 108,603 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr and nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms(rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,323 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,468 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 67,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,531 miles

n/s/indicator side marker very dull

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,859 miles

rear tyres showing uneven wear to inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,158 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 57,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,720 miles

front brake discs showing heavy corrosion to inner faces

front tyres app limits

Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs showing heavy corrosion to inner faces

front tyres app limits

Pass 17 Dec 2015 41,020 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 41,020 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn/feathered on inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 35,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn/feathered on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,793 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)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,052 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

centre brakelight not working

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,265 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,197 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 WBJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

YC57 WBJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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