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FG57 WZO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 WZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 157,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 157,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 151,714 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 143,875 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 113,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 113,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,588 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,587 miles

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

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

Front shock absorbers weak

Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front arms rear pins/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres all round worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,651 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front arms rear pins/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres all round worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,060 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,060 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,058 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,916 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres low, worn on inner edges and heavily cracked in tread

Fail 27 Aug 2013 44,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres low, worn on inner edges and heavily cracked in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,373 miles

offside front shocker weak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,225 miles

imbalance to front brakes

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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FG57 WZO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG57 WZO, 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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FG57 WZO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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