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FH56 OWB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,767 mi
Last recorded163,767 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 OWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 163,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,378 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides` (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tested in Wet Conditions

Under Vehicle General Surface Rust

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 158,313 miles

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides` (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tested in Wet Conditions

Under Vehicle General Surface Rust

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 153,064 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,949 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,620 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,048 miles

Offside Front brake pads appear low

Rear sub-frame slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 109,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front part of body sill beginning to rust

o/s front part of body sill beginning to rust

unable to check towbar electrics due to cover

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,615 miles

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,426 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Feb 2012 68,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,055 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 OWB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OWB, 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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FH56 OWB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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