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YT07 PYL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,069 mi
Last recorded200,069 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 PYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 200,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 190,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 177,770 miles

N/S/F shock abs dust cover loose [hanging down]

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 177,760 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front taxi plate not fitted to backplate--backplate missing

N/S/F shock abs dust cover loose [hanging down]

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 164,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 163,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 147,999 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Scratch along N/S off vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2013 147,999 miles

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

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Scratch along N/S off vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2013 133,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Secondary bonnet catch tight to opperate

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,137 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 95,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,171 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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YT07 PYL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT07 PYL, 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 YT07 PYL registered?

YT07 PYL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2007.

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