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WV57 DXB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,806 mi
Last recorded150,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 DXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 150,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,521 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 135,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER WISHBONE INNER AND OUTER BUSHES SPLITTING ALL REAR TRACK ROD BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 135,323 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 127,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 121,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,180 miles

Rear tyres misshaped

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,840 miles

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

Offside Front inner brake disc is corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,252 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,252 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 62,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,777 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 50,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,209 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,326 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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WV57 DXB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

WV57 DXB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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