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WV57 VVS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,595 mi
Last recorded237,595 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 237,595 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 237,595 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working osr (4.2.1 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2018 202,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

front and rear brake discs corroding

slight play in osf link

Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,447 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 163,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edes (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

spare tyre deflated

water level low

Pass 31 May 2016 127,636 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 116,636 miles

Brake hose inappropriately repaired nsf brake hose insecure (3.6.A.3)

Headlamp insecure ns and os headlights insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

osr tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,533 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,416 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 VVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

WV57 VVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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