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SJ57 WKV

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,271 mi
Last recorded157,271 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 WKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 157,271 miles

vt30

Fail 22 Jul 2019 157,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

battery weak,alternator drive belt deteriorating,no spare tyre,oil leak-spill,drivers rear tyre tread bulged,body work,front subframe deteriorating,springs-suspension-brake components rusting

bonnet needs attention-stiff to open-stiff to close!

Pass 9 Dec 2016 155,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 155,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,592 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 155,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLED (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,689 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 110,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,532 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

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 WKV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ57 WKV, 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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SJ57 WKV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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