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DS56 FLY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,260 mi
Last recorded188,260 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 FLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 188,260 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

General under body and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 186,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and all its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

under vehicle and all its suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 182,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 176,642 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 176,640 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2022 171,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 165,382 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 161,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 161,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 157,317 miles

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

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2018 145,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,903 miles

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

all discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,833 miles

front tyres worn close to limit and perished

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,359 miles

rear tyres low

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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DS56 FLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DS56 FLY, 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 DS56 FLY registered?

DS56 FLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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