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YF57 YGU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

273,126 mi
Last recorded273,126 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 273,126 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 267,996 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 267,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 259,875 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak At sump plug and turbo pipe ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 259,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 259,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 250,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 237,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 228,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 213,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 196,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 184,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 170,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 161,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YF57 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

YF57 YGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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