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DV56 ZJO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,053 mi
Last recorded159,053 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 ZJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 159,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear nearside offside shock absorber bushes perished and split

Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear nearside offside shock absorber bushes perished and split

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wheel trim damaged

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished

Fail 12 Oct 2011 67,758 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wheel trim damaged

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,549 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,982 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,801 miles

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

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

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 ZJO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV56 ZJO, 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 DV56 ZJO registered?

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

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