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YK07 HMG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 HMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 142,009 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 121,480 miles

Both front outer, Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 121,480 miles

Both front outer, Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,330 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 108,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 105,590 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,386 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 100,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 94,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 86,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,695 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,721 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,721 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,637 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 41,637 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,221 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 HMG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HMG, 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 HMG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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