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CX56 OAL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 OAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 122,817 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 122,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,472 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 118,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (offside low reading) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 114,946 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,145 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 111,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Perished bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Perished bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,744 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,223 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 96,223 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,451 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,451 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s rear rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,805 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,679 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,521 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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CX56 OAL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CX56 OAL, 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 CX56 OAL registered?

CX56 OAL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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