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YX57 ELU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,931 mi
Last recorded153,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 ELU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 153,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,921 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 137,921 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part exhaust heat shield insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,776 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 124,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,545 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 110,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,282 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,174 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 ELU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX57 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX57 ELU registered?

YX57 ELU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is YX57 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 ELU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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