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YJ07 MOT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,768 mi
Last recorded147,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 MOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 147,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 92,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,933 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 108,933 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,838 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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YJ07 MOT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ07 MOT, 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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YJ07 MOT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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