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YR07 PYU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,744 mi
Last recorded162,744 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 PYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 160,022 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 160,022 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 151,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 137,522 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 137,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight roughness in a rear wheel bearing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front indicators very slightly white

nearside rear bump stop completely split

offside rear bump stop partially split

offside rear indicator slightly white

rear wiper blade judders across screen

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front indicators very slightly white

nearside rear bump stop completely split

offside rear bump stop partially split

offside rear indicator slightly white

rear wiper blade judders across screen

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,211 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,281 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YR07 PYU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR07 PYU, 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 YR07 PYU registered?

YR07 PYU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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