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YE57 VKG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,467 mi
Last recorded160,467 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 VKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 160,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,086 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 152,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 145,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 126,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,721 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,084 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,084 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,425 miles

ADVISE. Front tyre worn slightly on inside of tyre's pos. tracking out

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,425 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

ADVISE. Front tyre worn slightly on inside of tyre's pos. tracking out

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,510 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,525 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,087 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 VKG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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