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AU56 OBF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,258 mi
Last recorded167,258 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 167,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 161,688 miles

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

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

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

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,451 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 151,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 130,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 113,603 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension arm bushes worn, split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 113,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension arm bushes worn, split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 99,342 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 99,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working repeater or mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,700 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,397 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,622 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,923 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,293 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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AU56 OBF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AU56 OBF, 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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AU56 OBF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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