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HK56 EXU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,932 mi
Last recorded168,932 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 EXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 168,932 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 168,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,056 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 134,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,492 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 128,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,779 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 119,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 112,013 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,029 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 105,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 100,031 miles

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

front pads low

Fail 9 Jul 2014 100,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,725 miles

some leds in high l;evel stop light inop still over 50% illuminating

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,463 miles

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)

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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HK56 EXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK56 EXU, 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 HK56 EXU registered?

HK56 EXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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