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WJ07 KUO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,750 mi
Last recorded138,750 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 KUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,750 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,392 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 137,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 135,585 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside side repeater damaged

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 18 Jul 2022 135,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside side repeater damaged

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,163 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant tank topped up as empty and light was on on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise wheel bearing or brake (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,212 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside mirror damaged

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 128,090 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

not all bulbs working in high level brake light.

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2019 128,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

not all bulbs working in high level brake light.

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2018 122,602 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

Fail 22 May 2018 122,529 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

Pass 24 May 2017 116,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2016 104,955 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 104,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel Lever does not return by its self (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 94,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2015 94,277 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 83,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 70,339 miles

NSR Bump stop split

Pass 9 May 2012 59,787 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shockabsorber bumpstop broken

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shockabsorber bumpstop worn

Pass 24 May 2011 48,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,172 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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WJ07 KUO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJ07 KUO, 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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WJ07 KUO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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