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WU57 VKL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,828 mi
Last recorded165,828 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 VKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 165,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 152,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 152,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 139,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,880 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 137,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed same as above.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe inner wear....225/40/18 XL.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,588 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 129,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface totaly deteriorated.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces worn and deteriorated.... (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 124,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened damaged .... (3.5.1i)

Brake performance not tested due to above faults.... (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS ON METAL .... (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding totaly siezed on.... (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces worn and deteriorated.... (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x discs inner very worn.... (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding....

Fail 13 Nov 2017 122,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect MAIN beam.... (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn to cordes....225/40/18.... (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x discs inner very worn.... (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn and on 2mm.... (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding....

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder slightly worn....

Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,077 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 114,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear track arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear track arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,569 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 105,569 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,248 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 101,248 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,388 miles

both front and nearside rear wearing on inner edges.

both steering arms slight play.

offside rear lamp cracked.

wishbone lower bushes worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,989 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,991 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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WU57 VKL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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