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VA07 WMM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 WMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,007 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 105,007 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working offside & nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 85,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 75,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,286 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 70,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,325 miles

engine air filter housing is missing

Fail 18 Mar 2021 64,325 miles

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

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

engine air filter housing is missing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,010 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,010 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,707 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 38,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,007 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,530 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 22,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,730 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,426 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 WMM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VA07 WMM, 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 VA07 WMM registered?

VA07 WMM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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