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WJ57 PBU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,947 mi
Last recorded157,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 156,113 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 154,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 152,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 152,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn to excess. Bolt through front bush appears shorter than it should be. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,775 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,117 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,470 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,981 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,629 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,171 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,646 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 59,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,225 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front headlamp washer stuck out

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,463 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 4mm and starting to mis-shape on inner edges.

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 PBU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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