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WJ57 HLH

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,970 mi
Last recorded165,970 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HLH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 165,970 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 150,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 139,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 139,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,019 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 127,019 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,023 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 113,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,967 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both spring arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,699 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both spring arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,871 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,643 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,641 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joining sleve (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe to centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort before suddenly grabbing (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,886 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 74,876 miles

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,589 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,990 miles

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

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 HLH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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