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YF56 EYR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

308,998 mi
Last recorded308,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 EYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 308,998 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear parking brake just meet requirement

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 269,764 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 219,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2013 219,274 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 185,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 185,423 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 148,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,981 miles

both front lower wishbones front mount bushes very slight play will need attention.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 110,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower wishbones front mount bushes very slight play will need attention.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,334 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EYR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

YF56 EYR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is YF56 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 EYR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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