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AE56 NBB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,512 mi
Last recorded141,512 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 NBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,512 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 141,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 118,588 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 112,922 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2020 112,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 107,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,549 miles

rear tyre treads low and worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front inner wing cover slightly insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

nearside front inner wing cover slightly insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear console bushes slightly perished

front pads and discs approx 6-8000miles left

rear brake pads and discs 6-8000miles left and binding slightly o/s/r

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,219 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear console bushes slightly perished

front pads and discs approx 6-8000miles left

rear brake pads and discs 6-8000miles left and binding slightly o/s/r

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,064 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 44,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,043 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE56 NBB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 AE56 NBB, 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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AE56 NBB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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