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WV57 LKL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,315 mi
Last recorded172,315 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 172,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 146,224 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 146,133 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 131,824 miles

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

slight binding to offside front brake

various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2023 131,824 miles

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

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

slight binding to offside front brake

various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,764 miles

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

slight binding to offside front brake

Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,256 miles

vibration on pulling away

Fail 7 Oct 2020 119,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

vibration on pulling away

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,046 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,046 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,919 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,354 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,063 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner & outer edges

Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres getting low on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,924 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not fully illuminating

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 LKL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL registered?

WV57 LKL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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