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AD56 AUO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,573 mi
Last recorded147,573 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 AUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 147,573 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 147,573 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 136,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,155 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 13 %

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Driveshafts ; n/s inner & outer gaiters split , leaking grease , recommend attention

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Wheel trims / engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 23 Feb 2015 99,155 miles

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

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 13 %

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Driveshafts ; n/s inner & outer gaiters split , leaking grease , recommend attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Tyres ; o/s/r tread at wear limit & uneven on inner edge , recommend replace

Wheel trims / engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2014 76,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,094 miles

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

child seat fitted OSR

Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,326 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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AD56 AUO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD56 AUO, 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 AD56 AUO registered?

AD56 AUO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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