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YF07 XCW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,914 mi
Last recorded106,914 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 XCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to various points on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2024 106,912 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to various points on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,967 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively & out of balance high (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel when applied , offside parking brake cable sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel & stiff to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

offside & nearside parking brake cables sticking

Fail 30 Nov 2022 101,951 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel & stiff to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

offside & nearside parking brake cables sticking

Pass 30 Nov 2021 99,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

offside parking brake effort lower

Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,418 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 96,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Caliper lever sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,905 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & neaside front leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

travel in parking brake lever

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge & cracked

under trays covering componants

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,209 miles

hand brake lever stiff to opperate

offside front shockabsorber leaking slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

under trays covering componants

under trays covering componants

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,360 miles

plastic under trays fitted covering some underside componants

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,518 miles

Offside front shockabsorber has a light misting of oil on it

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front indicators bulb colour faded

Offside front shockabsorber has a light misting of oil on it

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,707 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 66,707 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,405 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 39,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YF07 XCW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF07 XCW, 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 YF07 XCW registered?

YF07 XCW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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