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WR57 DPE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

171,859 mi
Last recorded171,859 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 DPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 171,859 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 171,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 162,432 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 162,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 151,145 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 151,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,561 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 140,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both , delaminated. (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,708 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 126,708 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,814 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 113,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,587 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,355 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,355 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,014 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,014 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,172 miles

Front brake disc's & pads getting low

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Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,172 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's & pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre low on tread & thorn in sidewall [punctured]

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Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,388 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,388 miles

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 23 Jul 2013 51,320 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,320 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,830 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,137 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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WR57 DPE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WR57 DPE, 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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WR57 DPE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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