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YH57 XCW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,644 mi
Last recorded248,644 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 248,644 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine light on and brake pad warning light in

Fail 13 Sep 2017 248,586 miles

Central Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine light on and brake pad warning light in

Pass 9 Sep 2016 220,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 220,373 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 191,571 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 166,024 miles

Both rear discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 148,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 146,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 146,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 134,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 113,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,443 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 100,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2010 100,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear discs slightly lipped (worn)

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 XCW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH57 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

YH57 XCW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YH57 XCW shows 15 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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