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YF57 OVY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,313 mi
Last recorded286,313 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 OVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 286,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 286,313 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 213,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 213,550 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 132,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 75,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,690 miles

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

advise rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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YF57 OVY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF57 OVY, 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 YF57 OVY registered?

YF57 OVY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YF57 OVY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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