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YT57 FWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 155,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 152,052 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 152,049 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,487 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,323 miles

Nearside under tray loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 140,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside under tray loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays and Engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 135,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays and Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 126,823 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Upper Outer (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 121,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine has slight judder

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,425 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 111,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,338 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,131 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 89,131 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,672 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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YT57 FWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

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

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