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WL56 HWO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,605 mi
Last recorded172,605 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 HWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 172,605 miles

EML is on but pre 2008 owner aware

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess heavy vibration present on vehicle,but engine covers and under trays in able full inspection (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Limited reserve travel on handbrake lever

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 172,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML is on but pre 2008 owner aware

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess heavy vibration present on vehicle,but engine covers and under trays in able full inspection (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Limited reserve travel on handbrake lever

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 157,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,870 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 132,870 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 126,123 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 120,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,150 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2018 113,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,581 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,460 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,172 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,151 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,670 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,856 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,610 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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WL56 HWO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL56 HWO, 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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What year was WL56 HWO registered?

WL56 HWO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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