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WJ57 HLK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,775 mi
Last recorded132,775 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 132,775 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 117,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2024 107,787 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 97,573 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 97,573 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 93,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 90,992 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,815 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perishing

rear bumpstops splitting

Fail 16 Apr 2015 72,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perishing

rear bumpstops splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front shocker has slight leak

nearside rear bump stop perished/torn

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front shocker has slight leak

nearside rear bump stop perished/torn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,411 miles

Nearside rear bump stop perished

Slight weap from nearside front shocker

Pass 22 Apr 2011 55,257 miles

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

Nearside rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,274 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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WJ57 HLK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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