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YK07 VDO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,309 mi
Last recorded132,309 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 132,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 132,309 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working centre working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 126,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,260 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 120,260 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,811 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 1,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 1,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,614 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,409 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,431 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 VDO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK07 VDO registered?

YK07 VDO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YK07 VDO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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