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YR56 YKM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

229,605 mi
Last recorded229,605 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 229,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front under seal is done

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 229,605 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front under seal is done

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 229,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users backbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jun 2025 213,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 188,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 188,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 181,925 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 181,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 177,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 177,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 175,544 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 172,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 172,264 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 165,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 155,654 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 145,121 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting corrode

Both rear shock dust covers deteriorated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting pitt - corrosion (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slight crack still visible

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in

Fail 23 Dec 2016 145,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate slight crack still visible

Both front brake flexi hoses starting corrode

Both rear shock dust covers deteriorated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting pitt - corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in

Pass 17 Dec 2015 130,745 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Dec 2014 115,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,366 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 95,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR56 YKM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YR56 YKM, 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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YR56 YKM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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