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KR56 FBD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,682 mi
Last recorded150,682 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 150,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 140,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 140,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 139,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced section of sill above jacking point significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,749 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2024 130,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner braking surfaces badly corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner braking surfaces badly corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut leaking damping affected . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust pipe split at silencer and leaking badly. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking . (6.1.2 (a))

front discs slightly corroded on edges of inner braking surfaces.

Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking . (6.1.2 (a))

front discs slightly corroded on edges of inner braking surfaces.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,095 miles

bonnet release system faulty .

Fail 25 Feb 2022 107,079 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush worn out causing excessive movement to road wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush worn out resulting in excessive movement to road wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and cracking within alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and cracking within alloy housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release system faulty .

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonett safety catch seized

hand brake travel nearing limit

Pass 29 Feb 2020 92,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,526 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre badly cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,760 miles

Front Inner brake disks corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,760 miles

Front Inner brake disks corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,251 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

no oil in engine

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,771 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,612 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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KR56 FBD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR56 FBD, 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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KR56 FBD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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