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WG56 VAF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,592 mi
Last recorded158,592 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 VAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,592 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 158,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 152,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2020 152,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2019 146,114 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays obstructing view of some components

Fail 20 Sep 2019 146,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine cover & undertrays obstructing view of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 144,750 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic under pans fitted to vehicle obscuring components

Fail 19 Sep 2018 144,750 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Plastic under pans fitted to vehicle obscuring components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 144,005 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered with plastic obscuring components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,204 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (3.5.1i)

covers fitted underside obscuring components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 142,449 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 142,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Engine management light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 141,335 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 141,322 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 140,073 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 140,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 138,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 130,634 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 130,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,529 miles

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

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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WG56 VAF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WG56 VAF, 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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WG56 VAF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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