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FD56 XGS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 XGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and run flat damage to sidewalls 4814 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also run flat damage to both sidewalls 4814 dot code 205/60/15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster broken

Rear general corrosion to sub frame and anti roll bar

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Jun 2022 94,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and run flat damage to sidewalls 4814 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also run flat damage to both sidewalls 4814 dot code 205/60/15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster broken

Rear general corrosion to sub frame and anti roll bar

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,103 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 84,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 81,069 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 81,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 77,148 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 77,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 73,376 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,073 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,073 miles

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

front tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,461 miles

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

small crack in screen

Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 15,246 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 XGS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XGS, 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 FD56 XGS registered?

FD56 XGS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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