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YK07 VDR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,413 mi
Last recorded179,413 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 179,413 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot split slightly

front discs slightly corroded

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 171,268 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 171,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 164,780 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion throughout underside

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear High level brake light inop

Pass 14 Aug 2023 152,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front sill soft and corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,827 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly on strut top bearing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear high level brake light inop

all discs slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished, front and rear

Fail 10 Aug 2022 136,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly on strut top bearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear high level brake light inop

all discs slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished, front and rear

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,016 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and clamps broken

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished, front and rear

Fail 17 Aug 2021 126,016 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and clamps broken

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished, front and rear

Pass 12 Aug 2020 121,480 miles

Nearside Rear link rod has slight play

various bushes slightly perished

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,767 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

flywheel defective

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs deteriorted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,111 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 82,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid appears discoloured

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,707 miles

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

rear brake pipes coated with oil or wax

Fail 15 Aug 2015 72,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

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

rear brake pipes coated with oil or wax

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,847 miles

All four tyres significantly worn

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,684 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 VDR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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