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WV07 XYW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,441 mi
Last recorded166,441 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 XYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 166,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Power steering malfunctioning EPS lamp on (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 162,668 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 162,667 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 156,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 156,981 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE CHANGE WARE TO INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 151,496 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Front corrosion and ware to front brake discs inner surface

tail gate central stop lamp inop

Fail 24 Jan 2018 151,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side tread edge/side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Front corrosion and ware to front brake discs inner surface

tail gate central stop lamp inop

Pass 24 Jan 2017 145,335 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

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

corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jan 2017 145,335 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,227 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 136,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 105,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lens cluster damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,438 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 70,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XYW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WV07 XYW, 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 XYW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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