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YD57 AEL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

221,598 mi
Last recorded221,598 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 AEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 221,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 207,372 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 207,204 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 184,284 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 184,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 161,386 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2017 160,680 miles

Fuel tank leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 137,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 135,299 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 105,428 miles

o/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

rear brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,868 miles

rear brake pads low

shockers slightly weak

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,793 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake pads low

shockers slightly weak

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,193 miles

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

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dull

o/s/r tyre 2mm and wheel has slight damage

play in n/s/f steering arm

rear coil springs possibly broken

Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

play in n/s/f steering arm

rear coil springs possibly broken

Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside 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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YD57 AEL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YD57 AEL, 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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YD57 AEL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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