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AU07 WHZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,208 mi
Last recorded73,208 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 WHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 73,208 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 73,208 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,769 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills are starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills are starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,012 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills are starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills are starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,789 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills are starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,826 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 39,081 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,030 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 33,935 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,341 miles

ESP lamp on

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,919 miles

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

Traction control light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres mishapen on inner.

traction light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,696 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 12,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AU07 WHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU07 WHZ, 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 AU07 WHZ registered?

AU07 WHZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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