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YM07 LXH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,899 mi
Last recorded199,899 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 LXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 199,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 199,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 189,223 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 177,126 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 177,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2022 164,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 151,834 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 151,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 139,647 miles

Nearside under floor plastic tray damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 128,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 119,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,730 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 67,620 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamps missing top mountings but are secure

both side repeaters damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 53,490 miles

Bracket missing from o/s handbrake cable.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s body sill dented.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 40,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,470 miles

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)

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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YM07 LXH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YM07 LXH, 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 YM07 LXH registered?

YM07 LXH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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