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WV57 VSL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,911 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre ten years old

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck front pads in a few months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,339 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 88,303 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck brake pads in six months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,599 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,238 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,651 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,723 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,079 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,617 miles

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

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

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 VSL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

WV57 VSL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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