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WU07 URB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,826 mi
Last recorded225,826 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 URB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 225,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covers/rear end corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 215,202 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 215,200 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 196,632 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 175,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken.

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop breaking up

Rear rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated.

Rear rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges.

child seat fitted n/s rear, unable to fully check adult seat belt.

engine undertray broken.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 175,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on all the time (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs target ring incomplete (3.4.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also inner edge worn out badly (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge also worn out (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop breaking up

Rear rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated.

Rear rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges.

child seat fitted n/s rear, unable to fully check adult seat belt.

engine undertray broken.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 155,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 136,442 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 136,440 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 114,183 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,613 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 87,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front tyre edges worn

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,551 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,219 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 URB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU07 URB, 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 WU07 URB registered?

WU07 URB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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