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EF57 WHK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

249,202 mi
Last recorded249,202 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 249,202 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 249,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 233,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 233,589 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 218,743 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 218,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 202,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 189,690 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly dim

Offside Rear vehicle boot lid and bumper damaged

Rear shock absorbers worn and knocking

Fail 24 Jul 2020 189,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly dim

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 4 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear vehicle boot lid and bumper damaged

Rear shock absorbers worn and knocking

Pass 26 Jul 2019 176,149 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s and o/s rear seats ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 176,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s and o/s rear seats ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 160,407 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 160,407 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,389 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 128,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under body protection fitted not allowing inspection of components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,996 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 93,996 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,860 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,198 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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EF57 WHK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF57 WHK, 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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EF57 WHK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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