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YE57 GKO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

247,280 mi
Last recorded247,280 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 GKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 247,280 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic Under - Tray Obscuring View

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 247,280 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working ns/os (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Incorrect Rotation (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working ns/os (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic Under - Tray Obscuring View

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 222,337 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 222,337 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 201,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 180,244 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 180,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 156,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 116,786 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,000 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2010 90,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

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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YE57 GKO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE57 GKO, 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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YE57 GKO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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