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WL57 HFW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,299 mi
Last recorded145,299 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 HFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2019 145,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner rack bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 133,036 miles

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2018 133,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (inner tie rod) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (inner tie rod) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,639 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn and mis-shaped

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,796 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WL57 HFW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL57 HFW, 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 WL57 HFW registered?

WL57 HFW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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