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WA57 GWC

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,388 mi
Last recorded189,388 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 GWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 189,388 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 178,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside outer cv gaitor cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2020 168,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 158,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 158,327 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 148,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 148,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,648 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

rear inner brake pads are getting a bit low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 120,629 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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WA57 GWC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA57 GWC, 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 WA57 GWC registered?

WA57 GWC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is WA57 GWC safe to buy?

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