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WK57 TSU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,013 mi
Last recorded164,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 TSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 164,013 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a temp repair (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily coated with rustproofing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 164,013 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a temp repair (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily coated with rustproofing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 146,480 miles

NSR and OSR tyres heavily worn on inner edges, but within MOT limits

OSF outer CV boot dewter

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

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion, would advise treatment to prevent further decay

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisy?

Fail 24 May 2022 146,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

NSR and OSR tyres heavily worn on inner edges, but within MOT limits

OSF outer CV boot dewter

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

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion, would advise treatment to prevent further decay

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisy?

Pass 3 Jun 2021 140,923 miles

Far NS windscreen cracked, currently well out of drivers view

NSF strut top bearing/shock mounting has play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres are heavily worn on far outer edges, while within limits for test, these need replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 140,923 miles

Far NS windscreen cracked, currently well out of drivers view

NSF strut top bearing/shock mounting has play

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres are heavily worn on far outer edges, while within limits for test, these need replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 137,338 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 137,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,982 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 129,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 121,547 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 113,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,444 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 99,416 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,873 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,537 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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WK57 TSU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WK57 TSU, 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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WK57 TSU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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