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WF57 ZMX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,445 mi
Last recorded132,445 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 ZMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,445 miles

Dual Mass Flywheel is noisy and vibrating very badly

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever is stiff has to be pushed to the off position

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides bump stops broken

Fail 15 Nov 2018 132,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn out of shape and wire is visible in patches on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dual Mass Flywheel is noisy and vibrating very badly

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever is stiff has to be pushed to the off position

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides bump stops broken

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,161 miles

Dual mass flywheel noisey

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

Nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 122,159 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Dual mass flywheel noisey

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

Nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 117,563 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 3 Nov 2016 117,563 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,237 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,237 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,563 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,087 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,342 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 ZMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

WF57 ZMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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