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FD56 XGP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,776 mi
Last recorded264,776 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 XGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 264,776 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill complete both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 255,758 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 255,757 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush n\s and o\s marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 244,881 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 244,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 235,148 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 235,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 218,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 218,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front suspension rear buses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 205,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 205,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 196,265 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner plastic wing panel insecure

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 1 Oct 2018 180,705 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 180,704 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 164,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 153,745 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 140,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,441 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 123,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,502 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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FD56 XGP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD56 XGP, 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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FD56 XGP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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