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YL07 KYR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

243,167 mi
Last recorded243,167 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 KYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 243,167 miles

Front both front shocker weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 243,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front both front shocker weak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 235,825 miles

Offside Front mirror slightly damaged

Rear flexi metal ends corroding

windscreen marked

Fail 2 Aug 2019 235,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear flexi metal ends corroding

windscreen marked

Pass 30 Jul 2018 227,759 miles

Both rear wheels binding

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2018 227,758 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear wheels binding

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2017 218,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 218,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 210,480 miles

rear brakes binding very slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2016 210,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2015 200,109 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 200,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 191,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 182,815 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2012 173,566 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 173,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs wearing

front pads wearing

slight handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2011 162,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2011 162,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 127,081 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 127,042 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YL07 KYR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YL07 KYR, 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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YL07 KYR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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