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YT57 FWW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,375 mi
Last recorded160,375 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 FWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 160,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 190,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 184,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 184,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 155,659 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 155,646 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,771 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F wheel arch liner insecure.

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 121,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F wheel arch liner insecure.

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,057 miles

N/S/F tyre kerbed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,057 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F tyre kerbed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YT57 FWW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YT57 FWW, 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 YT57 FWW registered?

YT57 FWW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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