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WU57 MPZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

304,146 mi
Last recorded304,146 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 MPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 304,146 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 271,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 238,953 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 238,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 200,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,132 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing and slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyre pressures were low

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/r uppermost position light inoperative ( 1 of 3 )

noise fron transmission at idle - could be DMF

oil level low

rear brake discs quite worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 118,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyre pressures were low

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/r uppermost position light inoperative ( 1 of 3 )

noise fron transmission at idle - could be DMF

oil level low

rear brake discs quite worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,128 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing in centre of tread

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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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WU57 MPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU57 MPZ, 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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WU57 MPZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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