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WJ57 KLV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,863 mi
Last recorded176,863 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 KLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 176,863 miles

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

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

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

Rear Propshaft damper split/poor

Fail 27 May 2021 176,863 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft damper split/poor

Reverse light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2020 167,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover adrift

Fail 3 Jun 2020 167,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover adrift

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wiper blade poor

Under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 155,389 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 155,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 143,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover adrift

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 143,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover adrift

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 132,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover adrift

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 118,966 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front H/lamp washer has 1 jet missing.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,155 miles

1/sill covers fitted

2/n/s/r top shock absorber cover adrift

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,540 miles

Various protective covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,945 miles

Engine cover insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Various protective covers fitted

o/s/r door damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,945 miles

Engine cover insecure

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

Various protective covers fitted

o/s/r door damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,842 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 42,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,185 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 KLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KLV, 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 KLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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