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YP57 XFG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

220,848 mi
Last recorded220,848 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 XFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 220,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2021 220,848 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2020 213,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 212,981 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 202,082 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 202,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 185,576 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 185,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate slightly loose

Pass 15 Nov 2017 172,116 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 159,352 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 159,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 149,661 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 149,661 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 143,222 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jul 2015 143,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s inner rack end

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2014 132,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both side centre floor has under-tray obscureing componants view

near side rear seat refer to above advise

Fail 28 Nov 2013 112,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both side centre floor has under-tray obscureing componants view

near side rear seat refer to above advise

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear bump stop perished

Fail 3 Dec 2012 94,542 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear bump stop perished

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,006 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 XFG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 YP57 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

YP57 XFG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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