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YK07 VDG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,843 mi
Last recorded202,843 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 202,843 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 212,814 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 197,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 180,390 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 160,435 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 138,603 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 138,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 133,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,231 miles

Both Front shockers showing light misting of oil

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,636 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber covers detached

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,085 miles

both rear shoxs covers detached

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 70,014 miles

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

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 VDG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

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

Is YK07 VDG safe to buy?

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