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WP07 GYB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,744 mi
Last recorded163,744 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 GYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 163,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 159,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,686 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 153,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,745 miles

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR AXLE/SUBFRAME

Fail 8 Oct 2021 149,738 miles

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

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR AXLE/SUBFRAME

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 141,749 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn stepped, and only just met mot requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 132,612 miles

Offside Front Lower fuel heater at floor slightly loose

Rear hand brake in balance offside rear being the lower reading

Fail 20 Sep 2019 132,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower fuel heater at floor slightly loose

Rear hand brake in balance offside rear being the lower reading

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,939 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre slight wear

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

plastic under body trays fitted restricting full view of some items

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,956 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,311 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,042 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,945 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,311 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,828 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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WP07 GYB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP07 GYB, 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 WP07 GYB registered?

WP07 GYB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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The MOT history for WP07 GYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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