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KS56 KGU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

263,467 mi
Last recorded263,467 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 KGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 263,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 263,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 244,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 223,610 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 223,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 210,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 203,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 189,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 188,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 177,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 177,285 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 169,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter wiping

both front shocks wiping

Pass 14 Jan 2019 156,476 miles

Rear brake pads very low marginal pass

Pass 5 Jan 2018 142,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is very badly worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,106 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance - advise check

Fail 13 Jan 2017 129,106 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance - advise replace

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,393 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 105,393 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 15 Jan 2014 94,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s & o/s rear tyres perished

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on edge close to limit

windscreen chip in zone "a"

Fail 14 Jan 2014 94,852 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s & o/s rear tyres perished

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on edge close to limit

windscreen chip in zone "a"

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have uneven wear to the inside edges .

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inbalance in front brakes of 7%

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,435 miles

slight wear to forrnt brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,802 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars

Fail 7 Jan 2010 46,716 miles

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)

rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars

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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KS56 KGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS56 KGU, 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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KS56 KGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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