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SJ57 WGW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,781 mi
Last recorded170,781 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 WGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 170,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 136,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,522 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 119,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,120 miles

Oil leak

rear discs slighty scored

Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,120 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear discs slighty scored

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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SJ57 WGW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SJ57 WGW, 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 SJ57 WGW registered?

SJ57 WGW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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