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YY57 AKJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,102 mi
Last recorded205,102 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 AKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 205,102 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 202,806 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 195,708 miles

offside rear disc sloghtly scored

Fail 2 Oct 2012 195,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear disc sloghtly scored

Pass 10 Oct 2011 181,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 156,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YY57 AKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY57 AKJ, 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 YY57 AKJ registered?

YY57 AKJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YY57 AKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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