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WF57 ZGU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 ZGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/75/15 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing low - 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and bald on inner edge

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/75/15 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing low - 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and bald on inner edge

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2017 68,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF + NSF (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,658 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,658 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,335 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 14,419 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,078 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 ZGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WF57 ZGU, 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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WF57 ZGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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