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YE57 GWU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,006 mi
Last recorded196,006 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 GWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 196,006 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 196,006 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 177,473 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2017 177,473 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2016 158,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 158,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexiable pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,777 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt cover broken

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,785 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,774 miles

2 x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

passenger air bag deactivated at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,774 miles

2 x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

passenger air bag deactivated at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,447 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 83,046 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,850 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe starting to blow

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,872 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 GWU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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