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FV56 NVS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,102 mi
Last recorded174,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 NVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 174,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 161,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers under body, corrossion under body, 2x sills

Pass 4 Jan 2024 145,788 miles

2 x sills

corrosion under body

covers under body

Fail 2 Jan 2024 145,785 miles

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

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

2 x sills

corrosion under body

covers under body

Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,042 miles

Nearside sill blebbing

Offside sill blebbing

corrossion rear axle

plastic factory fitted covrs front to rear

Fail 4 Jan 2023 129,034 miles

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

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

Nearside sill blebbing

Offside sill blebbing

corrossion rear axle

plastic factory fitted covrs front to rear

Pass 29 Dec 2021 116,498 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Dec 2020 108,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 104,732 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 104,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,953 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,920 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 61,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,974 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 48,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,486 miles

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,574 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,503 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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FV56 NVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV56 NVS, 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 FV56 NVS registered?

FV56 NVS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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