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YR07 XBH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,198 mi
Last recorded147,198 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 147,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 147,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,506 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 142,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter housing has 1 x screw missing, no leaks present

Fail 11 Nov 2013 136,945 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter housing has 1 x screw missing, no leaks present

Fail 7 Nov 2013 136,520 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 127,753 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 127,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 124,809 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 124,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slight wear

handbrake stiff

rear brake discs slight wear

Fail 23 Feb 2012 96,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Discs worn x4

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever stiff.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,130 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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YR07 XBH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XBH, 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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YR07 XBH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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