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YK07 HME

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,900 mi
Last recorded159,900 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 HME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 159,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 154,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 154,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 142,970 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 142,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 133,288 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 133,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2018
Fail 2 May 2018 111,542 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 99,658 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 99,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 89,877 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 89,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,955 miles

split in both rear bump stops

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,542 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,650 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 65,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,935 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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YK07 HME is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YK07 HME, 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 HME is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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