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ET56 EDV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,363 mi
Last recorded194,363 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET56 EDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 194,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 175,149 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 175,149 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding offside brake calliper sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 168,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 153,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 138,360 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 138,360 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,372 miles

Rear indictaors are losing amber colouration.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 116,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear indictaors are losing amber colouration.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 110,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,027 miles

N/s front tyre is very close to the limit.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 104,027 miles

N/s front tyre is very close to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ET56 EDV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ET56 EDV, 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 ET56 EDV registered?

ET56 EDV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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