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YD57 AFE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,521 mi
Last recorded155,521 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 AFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 155,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 151,979 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 149,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,789 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 144,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 138,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 138,664 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 124,562 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 124,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 114,498 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 May 2019 114,496 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - 225/40/18

exhaust corroded middle piece

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,282 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 91,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,440 miles

child seats fitted in rear limiting full inspection of belts.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 84,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seats fitted in rear limiting full inspection of belts.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AFE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AFE, 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 YD57 AFE registered?

YD57 AFE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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