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YH57 ETY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

220,498 mi
Last recorded220,498 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 ETY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 220,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension arms, rear subframe and rear springs all corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 220,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted/attached to top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension arms, rear subframe and rear springs all corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 200,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 200,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 182,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 171,715 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 165,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 157,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 128,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to inside wall of o/s rear tyre

pad warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,980 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,373 miles

o/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,337 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YH57 ETY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH57 ETY, 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 YH57 ETY registered?

YH57 ETY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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