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YK07 VBU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,703 mi
Last recorded143,703 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,703 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 130,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,222 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 91,558 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 91,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,516 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,905 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 78,905 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,034 miles

advise under tray slightly insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

advise under tray slightly insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,969 miles

EML on dash showing a fault

Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

EML on dash showing a fault

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking on tread

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 71,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TCS/ASR light comes on when driving

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2010 55,759 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 VBU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VBU, 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 YK07 VBU registered?

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

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