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YR07 XBL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,359 mi
Last recorded236,359 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 XBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 236,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 242,343 miles

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

tyre wear both front inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2017 227,629 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 227,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 217,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 207,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 175,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 139,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 137,984 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 118,570 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 118,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 76,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,987 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 XBL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR07 XBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR07 XBL registered?

YR07 XBL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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