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FW51 JLW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW51 JLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 139,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 139,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 134,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,407 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 128,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,148 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,586 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 121,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 119,687 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 119,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,878 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,172 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,180 miles

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 17 Feb 2014 78,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,491 miles

nearside rear bumpstop perished but still in tact

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,496 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 40,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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FW51 JLW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FW51 JLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FW51 JLW registered?

FW51 JLW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is FW51 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW51 JLW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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