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WG57 HFM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,975 mi
Last recorded226,975 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 HFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 226,975 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 226,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 212,030 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 212,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 197,765 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 197,765 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 176,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 176,660 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 173,187 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 173,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 154,527 miles

nsf inner wing missing

Fail 7 Feb 2017 154,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs/pad sensor (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' excise duty disc (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf inner wing missing

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 126,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,920 miles

areas of exhaust system some rusting

nearside rear suspension tie bar arm bushes splitting

offside rear suspension tie bar arm bushes splitting

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,917 miles

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

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

areas of exhaust system some rusting

nearside rear suspension tie bar arm bushes splitting

offside rear suspension tie bar arm bushes splitting

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2012 65,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,558 miles

bit of undercutting to front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,013 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 43,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HFM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

WG57 HFM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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