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WN57 BNK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,565 mi
Last recorded146,565 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 BNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 146,565 miles

rear axle and suspension arms corroded-rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished-

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,101 miles

Footbrake pedal slightly spongy-x2 rear trailing arms bushes slight play-x2 rear suspension arms corroded-x2 rear shocker bush slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,585 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 139,585 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration excessive black smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush delaminated and split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,282 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms, bushes splitting.

Both rear coil springs, corroded.

Both rear suspension bushes, perished and deteriorating.

Chassis and sills, corroded.

Near side front tyre, outer side wall damaged.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 134,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Both front lower suspension arms, bushes splitting.

Both rear coil springs, corroded.

Both rear suspension bushes, perished and deteriorating.

Chassis and sills, corroded.

Chassis damp around near side rear front of sub frame, no visible leaks at time of test.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Near side front tyre, outer side wall damaged.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 126,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,346 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 119,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 106,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower Rear Arm Bush Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 25 Mar 2018 105,791 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower Rear Arm Bush Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,790 miles

All Tyres perished

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,968 miles

COVERS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,833 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 41,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 41,038 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 31,875 miles

all four tyres going out of shape on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 May 2010 22,795 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and split

o/s/r n/s/r tyres bald on inner edges going out of shape and split

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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WN57 BNK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WN57 BNK, 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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WN57 BNK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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