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WR57 LDF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,166 mi
Last recorded140,166 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 LDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 140,166 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 140,158 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,084 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 134,324 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 134,324 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 122,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe, general surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Jan 2019 114,174 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to leak. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe, general surface corrosion.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 114,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 102,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014
Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,677 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,023 miles

n/s/f shock misty

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,060 miles

n/s/f shock misty

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f shock misty

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LDF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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