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YR57 WHN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,306 mi
Last recorded146,306 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 WHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 146,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear push (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,457 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 128,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,597 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 115,597 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 11,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 11,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 112,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,263 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,430 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 35,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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 WHN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

YR57 WHN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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