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KV56 KNU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

232,099 mi
Last recorded232,099 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 232,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Wing Mirror deteriorated/damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 218,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 206,372 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 200,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 196,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 189,538 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 178,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 169,980 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 162,364 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline pass (8.3.1a)

both front wipers slightly poor clearing

nearside front tyre on 3mm + slightly wearing on edges

nearside rear numberplate bulb slightly dim

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,896 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear numberplate bulb slightly dim

rear brake discs worn

small staining of deisel on undertray

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 121,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,588 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,299 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,530 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,909 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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KV56 KNU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KV56 KNU, 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 KV56 KNU registered?

KV56 KNU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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