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DV56 ZHU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,350 mi
Last recorded201,350 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 ZHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 201,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 182,430 miles

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Nov 2016 177,815 miles

Nearside Front window inop

Oil leak ()

engine mil light on

Pass 18 May 2016 172,175 miles

Nearside Rear light lens crackd no white light showing

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 11 Nov 2015 160,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning on dash

oil leak under engine

Pass 11 May 2015 147,838 miles

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

slite oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 8 May 2015 147,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slite oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,816 miles

Bonnet stay securing clip burst

O/S & N/S front inner wing panels loose

Secondary bonnet catch tight to move

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,488 miles

Bonnet stay lever clip burst

Engine managenent light on dash

Paintwork damage at O/S/F door lock handle

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,355 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 90,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on dash display

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,201 miles

Bonnet stay lever clip burst

Engine management light on dash

Secondary bonnet catch stiff to move

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,055 miles

Airbag and other warning lamps illuminated on dash display

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,647 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,066 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 32,788 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,788 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,338 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 24,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,227 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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DV56 ZHU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV56 ZHU, 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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DV56 ZHU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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