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YF56 EVT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

352,142 mi
Last recorded352,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 EVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 352,142 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut but not to cord

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 317,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 260,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 204,311 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 204,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,040 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 141,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 114 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 EVT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVT, 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 YF56 EVT registered?

YF56 EVT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2007.

Is YF56 EVT safe to buy?

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