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YD57 UPZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,991 mi
Last recorded73,991 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 UPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 73,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,858 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 65,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,563 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 25 Aug 2021 63,562 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,390 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Fail 27 Aug 2020 61,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chip on windscrean

Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,605 miles

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

chip on windscrean

Fail 20 Aug 2018 54,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s rear brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

chip on windscrean

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,014 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,199 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,460 miles

Flat spots on inner edges of rear tyres

Front pads getting low

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,033 miles

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)

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 UPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

YD57 UPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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