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BX56 EYZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,282 mi
Last recorded143,282 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 143,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

Rear subframe corroded

auxiliary noisy / belt tension incorrect

both front inner / outer sills corroded

engine light on

exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 142,063 miles

both outer sills are corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2025 142,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both outer sills are corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 139,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 139,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 136,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 134,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2022 134,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 126,859 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 126,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 123,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 116,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 112,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 108,384 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 103,077 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear lamp on.

Fail 14 May 2014 103,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear lamp on.

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edgd.

offside front tyre badly worn on edges, splits to the outer sidewall and splits in the tread. advies replacement.

Pass 3 May 2013 96,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

eml, glow plug & particulate filter warning lamps indicating a fault.

Fail 3 May 2013 96,881 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

eml, glow plug & particulate filter warning lamps indicating a fault.

Pass 9 May 2012 93,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 81,038 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2010 73,024 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,884 miles

o/s mirror side repeater dim.

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 EYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX56 EYZ, 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 EYZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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