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YE57 GKV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,777 mi
Last recorded164,777 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 GKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 164,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 164,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 155,063 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,756 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 136,756 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 132,327 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 132,327 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,562 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,728 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 117,834 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly smearing but clearing effectively

Fail 26 Oct 2015 112,336 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers slightly smearing but clearing effectively

Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,300 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 100,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,546 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,423 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,087 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminmate.

The n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

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 GKV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GKV, 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 GKV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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