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PL07 WBM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,962 mi
Last recorded139,962 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 WBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,962 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside brake light dim

Nearside rear position lamp has one of three inoperative

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe frame corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 125,782 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside brake light dim

Nearside rear position lamp has one of three inoperative

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe frame corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,420 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,461 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 110,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,245 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,015 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,599 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PL07 WBM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL07 WBM, 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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PL07 WBM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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