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WV07 TLY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,345 mi
Last recorded161,345 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 TLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 161,345 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 161,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 158,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 154,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 147,951 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 147,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 136,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,146 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 130,146 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,546 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 121,441 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,320 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 112,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,134 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,705 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,159 miles

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

nearside rear outer handbrake cable deteriorating....

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,840 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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WV07 TLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WV07 TLY, 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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WV07 TLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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