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WK07 WZU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

248,696 mi
Last recorded248,696 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 WZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 248,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 248,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 228,648 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 228,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 209,382 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 209,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to offside front wing

Drivers window inoperative

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 196,841 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 196,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 185,791 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 185,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread close to tread bars

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 174,890 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 174,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 165,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 165,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 158,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 158,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,810 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 142,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,501 miles

Both rear shocks with covers insecure.

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

NS sill damaged

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 84,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear shocks with covers insecure.

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

NS sill damaged

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WK07 WZU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WK07 WZU, 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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WK07 WZU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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