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WV57 DWZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,731 mi
Last recorded119,731 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 DWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,731 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 119,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,297 miles

rear seat base missing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill rotten (5.2.6)

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

o/s dip beam dull

rear seat base missing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,332 miles

4x coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts on inner side wall but no cords showing at time of mot test

Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

4x coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts on inner side wall but no cords showing at time of mot test

Fail 16 May 2016 85,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both wheels (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,282 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 1 May 2014 69,282 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2013 60,588 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2013 58,883 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

judder at rear brakes

both wipers poor

front discs corroded

judder at front brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge

nearside rear tyre cut and worn on edge

offside front tyre cut

offside rear tyre worn on edge and suspect starting to go out of shape

offside sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front discs corroded

offside sill corroded

rear discs corroded

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 26 Apr 2012 49,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front discs corroded

offside sill corroded

rear discs corroded

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,918 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside dip beam, light output slightly reduced.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2010 36,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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WV57 DWZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WV57 DWZ, 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 WV57 DWZ registered?

WV57 DWZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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