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WG56 XGP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

284,528 mi
Last recorded284,528 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 XGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 284,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 284,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 255,360 miles

Low reading from offside rear parking brake

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 246,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 219,382 miles

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 190,059 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 190,057 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 161,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 135,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 113,369 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,607 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Jan 2012 96,602 miles

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

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

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,813 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,694 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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WG56 XGP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGP, 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 WG56 XGP registered?

WG56 XGP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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