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WF57 GAX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,609 mi
Last recorded141,609 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 141,609 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 141,602 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,213 miles

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,774 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame coorded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,529 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,610 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

rear brake discs covers corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,610 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

rear brake discs covers corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,677 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

rear brake disc covers corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 5 Dec 2019 100,673 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

rear brake disc covers corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,964 miles

rear brake discs covers corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,529 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 93,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,098 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,404 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,681 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 14,681 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

esp light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,790 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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WF57 GAX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WF57 GAX, 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 WF57 GAX registered?

WF57 GAX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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