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WJ57 PBX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

209,561 mi
Last recorded209,561 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 PBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 209,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 199,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 198,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant level low.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 180,002 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 146,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 137,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,144 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shocks corroded/damp

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,279 miles

Exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to rear suspension components, Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,443 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

slight brake judder front brakes

surface corossion rear subframe

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,272 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,061 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,996 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,211 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,867 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 PBX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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