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WJ57 HKT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,367 mi
Last recorded154,367 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 146,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 146,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,592 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 133,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad wear sensor broken

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r Tyre inner edge wear

Fail 2 Sep 2015 123,817 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r Tyre inner edge wear

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 108,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 90,984 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 90,984 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,128 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 16,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due trims.

Advise uneven wear on both front tyre due to trims fitted

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 59,618 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,205 miles

Offside front roadwheel slight damage

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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WJ57 HKT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ57 HKT, 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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WJ57 HKT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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