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YR07 XBO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,765 mi
Last recorded157,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 157,765 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Corrosion to rear body underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs heavy pitting spots (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and attachments heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 147,212 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 125,917 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 125,917 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,221 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 101,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid warning lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,668 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 XBO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

YR07 XBO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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The MOT history for YR07 XBO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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