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WU57 VLA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,074 mi
Last recorded52,074 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 VLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,074 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 52,073 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 50,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 50,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 47,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 47,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 46,061 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 46,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 46,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 43,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 40,257 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 40,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 35,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,846 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 30,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 14,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,169 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 9,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 8,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 7,511 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 6,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 4,666 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 VLA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VLA, 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 WU57 VLA registered?

WU57 VLA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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