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OU57 WZW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

301,515 mi
Last recorded301,515 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 WZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 301,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 301,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 298,566 miles

Coolant leak ()

brake pad light and coolant level light on dash

Pass 9 May 2017 240,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 240,283 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 175,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 116,243 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 116,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 66,992 miles

DENT O/S BODY SILL

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 66,992 miles

DENT O/S BODY SILL

Pass 22 May 2012 63,298 miles

DENT O/S BODY SILL

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,464 miles

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

under side of vehicle fitted with platic covers limiting full inspection

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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OU57 WZW 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 71.4%.

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 OU57 WZW, 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 OU57 WZW registered?

OU57 WZW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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