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ET56 EMV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,309 mi
Last recorded160,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET56 EMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,426 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,801 miles

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,317 miles

both front tyres getting low

front disc corroded

front pads low

Fail 11 Jun 2016 122,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres getting low

front disc corroded

front pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 108,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 100,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,142 miles

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,768 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,783 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 2 Apr 2011 73,771 miles

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,228 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 EMV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET56 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

ET56 EMV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is ET56 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET56 EMV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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