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VA07 WML

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,599 mi
Last recorded194,599 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 WML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 194,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 191,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 191,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 190,152 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody, suspension and brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2021 188,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 186,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 183,819 miles

Offside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 166,223 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/sr & n/sr shock absorber top dust covers are hanging down

o/sr & n/sr tyres are wearing on inner treads

Fail 5 Oct 2018 165,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

o/sr & n/sr shock absorber top dust covers are hanging down

o/sr & n/sr tyres are wearing on inner treads

Pass 12 Sep 2017 150,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/sr & n/sr shock absorber top covers are both hanging down

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,461 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber top covers are hanging down

Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treads (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel arch cover is insecure at brake hose mounting

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber top covers are hanging down

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,700 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Fail 8 Oct 2015 121,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

both front tyres are worn on inner & outer treads

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear child seat not connected

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,543 miles

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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VA07 WML is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VA07 WML, 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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VA07 WML is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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