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WV57 FXF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,813 mi
Last recorded188,813 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 188,813 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wiring broken (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake arm on caliper not returning to its stop

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

headlamp washers not working

Pass 23 Aug 2021 177,868 miles

Nearside Front Drop Link Has Near Exessive

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 167,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion round rear suspension mounts

nearside outer sill rusty

rear axle beam corroded

rear chassis / boot floor corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 167,699 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure both clamps fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion round rear suspension mounts

nearside outer sill rusty

rear axle beam corroded

rear chassis / boot floor corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 157,205 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 157,156 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,965 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 143,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 130,629 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,676 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,133 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 FXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXF, 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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WV57 FXF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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