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WF56 WJA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,279 mi
Last recorded151,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 WJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 151,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 145,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2021 145,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2020 143,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip not exceeding 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Inner Edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 135,009 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 135,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,755 miles

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

Nearside Front & rear brakes slightly binding

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 128,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Bolt sheered off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front & rear brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 121,784 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,783 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,634 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake pad sensor detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,626 miles

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake pad sensor detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,054 miles

Both front tyrees worn on inner edges

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,588 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,745 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,526 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,094 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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WF56 WJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF56 WJA, 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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WF56 WJA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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