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YY07 HLC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 HLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 77,889 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both spring carrier bushes worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both spring carrier bushes worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,482 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake is sticking

Rear Both spring carrier bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,880 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT / PERISH IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in zone "A" and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,421 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,140 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 4 Feb 2021 65,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,355 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front pads sticking slightly in carriers

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 59,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing on inside wall and in tread

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and perishing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing on inside wall and in tread

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,934 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres worn on inside edges and perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,283 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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YY07 HLC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY07 HLC, 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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YY07 HLC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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