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MV07 WAJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,071 mi
Last recorded170,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 WAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 170,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 170,070 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 168,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 163,292 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 163,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 152,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 132,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,951 miles

both front lower arm comlpiance bushes lightly perished

nsr bump stop perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,490 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray at edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 26,468 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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MV07 WAJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV07 WAJ, 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 MV07 WAJ registered?

MV07 WAJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for MV07 WAJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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