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YG57 UGN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 UGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 91,514 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 89,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 87,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 84,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,817 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,817 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,055 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 77,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,144 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 Feb 2018 71,142 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,835 miles

o/s/r brake disc has been over heated

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,165 miles

front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

slightly brake binding offside front wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2014 40,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

slightly brake binding offside front wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,651 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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YG57 UGN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YG57 UGN, 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 YG57 UGN registered?

YG57 UGN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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