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YR57 VKP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 160,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2025 150,629 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 139,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 134,822 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,803 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 128,803 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 121,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,330 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,202 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 106,202 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 99,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,575 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,237 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,237 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 49,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YR57 VKP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YR57 VKP, 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 YR57 VKP registered?

YR57 VKP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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