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ET56 EDX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

248,825 mi
Last recorded248,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 248,825 miles

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

both front discs pitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 248,819 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 230,822 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 230,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 206,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 160,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 140,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 130,069 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 130,069 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 125,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,357 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 112,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,665 miles

both rear shock absorber plastic covers loose

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Fail 5 Jul 2010 92,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear shock absorber plastic covers loose

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 4 May 2010 86,611 miles

both rear shock absorber covers loose

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Feb 2010 830,606 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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ET56 EDX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

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

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