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YP07 OVT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

218,268 mi
Last recorded218,268 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 OVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 218,268 miles

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

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

underside corrosion - all suspension components corroded - advise monitor

Fail 5 Aug 2026 218,255 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

underside corrosion - all suspension components corroded - advise monitor

Pass 16 Aug 2025 215,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 211,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 206,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 202,800 miles

Rear Tyres/worn on edge

Pass 31 Aug 2021 196,208 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective incorrectly fitted - both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides - and suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 195,889 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet cannot be opened - under bonnet components NOT inspected as a result (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested engine has knocking present, unable to open bonnet to take engine temperature (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Clutch biting point non satisfactory - and has sever judder when forward gear is engaged

Engine has knocking present when running

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective incorrectly fitted - both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides - and suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 187,694 miles

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 27 Apr 2019 173,986 miles

bonnet release faulty bonnet can be opened

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 128,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

both rear shockers deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2017 128,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

both rear shockers deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 115,215 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 115,215 miles

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 18 May 2015 102,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 86,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 68,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 52,154 miles

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

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

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

engine under body cover adrift/hanging down

Pass 23 May 2011 33,913 miles

Rear Discs Scored

Pass 18 May 2010 20,438 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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YP07 OVT 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 81%.

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 YP07 OVT, 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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YP07 OVT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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