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YD07 BZM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,885 mi
Last recorded114,885 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 BZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 114,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear low effort on handbrake

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 105,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,003 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,002 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear low effort on handbrake

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

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

alternator belt reduced in width

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,695 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,695 miles

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

Nearside low effort on handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,876 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 77,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear low effort on handbrake

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,496 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 66,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,800 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,661 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 35,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,737 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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YD07 BZM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YD07 BZM, 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 YD07 BZM registered?

YD07 BZM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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