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LB56 XMU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,187 mi
Last recorded202,187 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 202,187 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear under body rust

Pass 18 Oct 2024 190,974 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 183,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 177,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 173,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 162,819 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 162,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,404 miles

under suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,132 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 107,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges are worn

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,288 miles

Condition of o/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,179 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seat belt buckle case slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,029 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 29,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,646 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,820 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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LB56 XMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB56 XMU, 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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LB56 XMU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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