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WV07 TLZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,060 mi
Last recorded153,060 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 TLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 153,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on front and rear suspension

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 13 Sep 2024 153,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front and rear suspension

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 23 Jun 2023 150,198 miles

fuel cooler insecure

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 22 Jun 2023 150,196 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cooler insecure

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 7 Jul 2022 144,072 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 144,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 137,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 131,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 124,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 117,414 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 117,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 111,057 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 111,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 105,381 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 97,330 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 97,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,970 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,140 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,054 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 TLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WV07 TLZ, 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 WV07 TLZ registered?

WV07 TLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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