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YX57 DYJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,286 mi
Last recorded78,286 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 DYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,286 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 78,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working built into wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint, boot perished, worn

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm, rear bush worn

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear shock absorber weaping oil

Offside Front Lower suspension arm, rear bush worn

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,130 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 53,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,970 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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YX57 DYJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX57 DYJ, 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 YX57 DYJ registered?

YX57 DYJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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