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FH56 ETE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 ETE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 97,606 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 97,554 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake slightly binding

one of nearside rear side lights not working

Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 95,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 93,152 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 87,306 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,013 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,013 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,771 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,975 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

wipers judder

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,871 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,839 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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FH56 ETE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH56 ETE, 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 FH56 ETE registered?

FH56 ETE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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