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BX56 EBP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,182 mi
Last recorded114,182 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 114,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 93,001 miles

Front Number plate cracked.

Pass 16 Sep 2023 89,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 89,128 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2022 83,549 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2022 83,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 76,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,091 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,888 miles

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

engine cover and Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,558 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 27,931 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,288 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,806 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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BX56 EBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BX56 EBP, 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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BX56 EBP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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