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YK07 HMD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,523 mi
Last recorded258,523 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 HMD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 258,523 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 258,523 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 251,657 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 251,619 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 241,812 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 241,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 221,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 196,786 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 168,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 155,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 112,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,690 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,786 miles

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

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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YK07 HMD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK07 HMD, 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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YK07 HMD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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