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WU07 MLJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 MLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 140,698 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 125,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn at a very sharp angle on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn at a very sharp angle on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,218 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring locating arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 103,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 lower spring locating arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,163 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread low and perished showing cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,331 miles

EML light on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,125 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,565 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,565 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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WU07 MLJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU07 MLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU07 MLJ registered?

WU07 MLJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2007.

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