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MV07 WBP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,994 mi
Last recorded202,994 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 WBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 202,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated SPLITTING STARTING AT CALLIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated CHIP AT SUS LEG CLIP (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES OSR MISSING NSR CORRODED

Fail 7 Sep 2022 202,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated SPLITTING STARTING AT CALLIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated CHIP AT SUS LEG CLIP (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES OSR MISSING NSR CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2021 197,796 miles

Central Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE RE FIX

MIL LIGHT ON NOT TESTABLE UNTIL 01-07-08 DFR TOO OLD

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 197,793 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT IN TWO (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE RE FIX

MIL LIGHT ON NOT TESTABLE UNTIL 01-07-08 DFR TOO OLD

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ON WHEN TAPPED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 188,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 188,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 184,744 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 184,743 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust clamp/sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 181,735 miles

All seat belts slow to retract

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

front tyres approximately 3mm tread (limit 1.6mm)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 181,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All seat belts slow to retract

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

front tyres approximately 3mm tread (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 178,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 178,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 175,545 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 175,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour purple (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

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 WBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MV07 WBP, 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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MV07 WBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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