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YK07 VCL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 136,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 124,353 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,712 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 118,712 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both rear side lights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Off side outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 99,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,781 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,880 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,878 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,882 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,295 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 VCL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

YK07 VCL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is YK07 VCL safe to buy?

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