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YX07 LWU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

247,338 mi
Last recorded247,338 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 LWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 247,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at the bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 247,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at the bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 231,603 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 218,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 189,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 181,406 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 181,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 160,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front tyres have bad damage to the outer side walls

engine cover and undertrays fitted

the osf tyre has bad wear on the inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2016 160,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front tyres have bad damage to the outer side walls

engine cover and undertrays fitted

the osf tyre has bad wear on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 140,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,876 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 116,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,281 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,281 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre, small cuts in tred, worn inner edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,416 miles

all brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,545 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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YX07 LWU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX07 LWU, 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 YX07 LWU registered?

YX07 LWU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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