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HT56 BBN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT56 BBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,280 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded/minor leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside/Offside lower arms spring location subframe scabby also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 106,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded/minor leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside/Offside lower arms spring location subframe scabby also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,243 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,193 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,593 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,099 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,843 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,505 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,734 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,836 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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HT56 BBN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HT56 BBN, 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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HT56 BBN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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