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YX57 SXU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,144 mi
Last recorded143,144 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 SXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 143,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,015 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 134,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 134,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 129,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,730 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,440 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear / offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front / offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 114,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear / offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front / offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,085 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all except offside rear,pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded coils springs x 2 slight corrosion lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower brake light not working but upper pair working

engine oil on minimum

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,143 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc excessively worn corroded and scored

Offside Front Inner brake disc excessively scored corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,506 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,809 miles

n/s wiper blade split

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,662 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 SXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

YX57 SXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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