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YD57 DRV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,865 mi
Last recorded217,865 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 DRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 217,865 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 212,321 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 207,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 203,149 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 203,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 182,908 miles

Nearside Rear shock abosrber shroud loose

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear shock abosrber shroud loose

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 15 Jan 2020 182,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock abosrber shroud loose

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear shock abosrber shroud loose

both rear tyres worn uneven

front exhaust support bracket has one bolt fixing missing

Pass 9 Jan 2019 166,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 150,393 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 134,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 134,318 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 119,927 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,167 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,038 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,038 miles

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

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

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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YD57 DRV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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