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YT57 FXA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,524 mi
Last recorded143,524 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 FXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 11 Sep 2019 143,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 140,986 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 severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 137,879 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 137,879 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 132,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,008 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,621 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,914 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 114,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low outer tread

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,583 miles

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

nearside front shockabsorber misting slightly

nearside rear tyre tred distorted slightly around inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,583 miles

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

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

nearside front shockabsorber misting slightly

nearside rear tyre tred distorted slightly around inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,444 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,444 miles

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

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 FXA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

YT57 FXA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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