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HT56 BBZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT56 BBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 79,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slightly binding and signs of over heated

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,773 miles

Front number plate slightly adrift

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)

Rear number plate slightly adrift

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

coolant leak from radiator

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from sump

Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,773 miles

Front number plate slightly adrift

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate slightly adrift

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

coolant leak from radiator

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from sump

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,063 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,063 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 50,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,839 miles

Nearside rear upper position light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BBZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT56 BBZ, 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 HT56 BBZ registered?

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

Is HT56 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT56 BBZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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