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YK07 VDJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,042 mi
Last recorded161,042 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 161,042 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 161,042 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 157,171 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2020 157,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 154,292 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front lower suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded ,off side rear sill and chassis corroded ,near side sill and chassis corroded ,rear floor corroded

Offside Rear shock absorb er week

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2019 154,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front lower suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded ,off side rear sill and chassis corroded ,near side sill and chassis corroded ,rear floor corroded

Offside Rear shock absorb er week

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2018 151,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyre worn near illegal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2017 145,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear of vehicle body is damaged

Noise coming from vehicle when braking ,needs further investigation

Fail 12 Jan 2017 145,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear of vehicle body is damaged

Noise coming from vehicle when braking ,needs further investigation

Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 137,029 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 137,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 136,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 131,890 miles

MIL light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 131,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

MIL light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,438 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,856 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 VDJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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