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YE57 GKP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,475 mi
Last recorded161,475 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 161,475 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 161,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 158,833 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 158,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,961 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,059 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,981 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,797 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,243 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,479 miles

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 GKP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKP, 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 YE57 GKP registered?

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

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