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YK07 VCA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,730 mi
Last recorded119,730 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,730 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 107,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 104,373 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,884 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 101,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,462 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,078 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,112 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,038 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,764 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 VCA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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