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YX57 SYG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,336 mi
Last recorded108,336 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 SYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 108,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 94,409 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 94,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,753 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting apart between tread 225/45r17-91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting apart between tread 225/45zr17-91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting apart between tread 225/45zr17-91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting apart between tread 225/45zr17-91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 67,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 67,394 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,728 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,611 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,294 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 53,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,719 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 38,716 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,667 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 15,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,195 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 SYG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SYG, 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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YX57 SYG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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