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YF56 BNL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,661 mi
Last recorded188,661 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 BNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 188,661 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 187,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

header tank cracked

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 186,138 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

header tank cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Nov 2015 169,235 miles

needs new clutch

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 169,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

needs new clutch

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,888 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front tyres [worn on inside shoulders]

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,346 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 72,346 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,097 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,288 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,288 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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YF56 BNL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF56 BNL, 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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YF56 BNL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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