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YR57 VLA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,026 mi
Last recorded139,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2019 139,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 126,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,173 miles

N/s/r tyre nail in tread and wearing on inside edge

O/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,186 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,697 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,498 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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YR57 VLA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR57 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

YR57 VLA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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