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WJ07 ZDY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,165 mi
Last recorded184,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 184,165 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 179,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 164,878 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 164,878 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 154,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot perished

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end dust cover perished

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,266 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 153,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,593 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 151,592 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 148,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,861 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,630 miles

both rear tyre valves perished

nsr shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2017 127,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre valves perished

nsr shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,719 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,902 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 99,902 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,806 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 48,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZDY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZDY, 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 WJ07 ZDY registered?

WJ07 ZDY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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