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EF56 LGX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,174 mi
Last recorded149,174 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 149,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 145,966 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 145,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both the front tyres are badly perished

nearside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn very badly on the inner shoulder and close to the cords

Pass 17 May 2023 142,665 miles

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 25 May 2022 139,154 miles

both the rear road wheel inner rims are distorted

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2021 134,804 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 134,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 132,362 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 132,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,100 miles

both the rear tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Fail 18 Apr 2018 124,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both the rear tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 118,513 miles

slight weep on the offside front outer cv gator

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge. small nail in tread

o/s/f tyre nearly bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre totally bald on inner edge.Nail in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,394 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,229 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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EF56 LGX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF56 LGX, 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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EF56 LGX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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