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YP57 VVZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 VVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 152,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 147,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 142,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,822 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 137,819 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2021 131,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,871 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2018 114,813 miles

Both rear shaft seals leaking

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,116 miles

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

Offside Rear driveshaft seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,288 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension rubber bumptops split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,544 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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YP57 VVZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YP57 VVZ, 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 YP57 VVZ registered?

YP57 VVZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YP57 VVZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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