CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH57 GEU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,473 mi
Last recorded131,473 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 GEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to legal limit and wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 131,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to legal limit and wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 124,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is missing and its bump stop is deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has dropped down and its bump stop is deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts arms etc and arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,389 miles

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

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

handbrake slider modified but not affecting operation of parking brake

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

handbrake slider modified but not affecting operation of parking brake

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,491 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres at 1.6mm on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre at 2mm.

offside rear tyre at 2mm on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,486 miles

turbo appears to be leaking oil

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,739 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH57 GEU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH57 GEU?

You can check the full history of YH57 GEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH57 GEU registered?

YH57 GEU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is YH57 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 GEU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH57 GEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH57 GEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.