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WG57 HFC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,765 mi
Last recorded160,765 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 HFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2020 160,765 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber has limited damping effect

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 154,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 148,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chips in windscreen

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 130,642 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chips in windscreen

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,618 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2015 116,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned bulb fitted incorrect (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and nsr tyres split on inner sidewalls, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,355 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 100,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,531 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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WG57 HFC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG57 HFC, 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 WG57 HFC registered?

WG57 HFC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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