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KW56 HCA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,548 mi
Last recorded165,548 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 165,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 165,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 151,108 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 151,106 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 143,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotting on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spotting on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Vehicle has under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2015 941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear indicators starting to discolour

rear shockabsorbers dust covers deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear indicators starting to discolour

rear shockabsorbers dust covers deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 16 Aug 2014 78,750 miles

both front tyre treads low

both rear bump stops perished

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front wipers smear

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,955 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,639 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,430 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,617 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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KW56 HCA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KW56 HCA, 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 KW56 HCA registered?

KW56 HCA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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