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LY56 HMX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,718 mi
Last recorded157,718 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 HMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 157,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,063 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 136,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing FUEL CAP MISSING. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively detected while checking wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread--replace SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes perished--both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 113,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively detected while checking wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread--replace SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes perished--both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm swapped with spare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 96,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,865 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,854 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,795 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,683 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear pads wearing

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,683 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear pads wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,919 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,226 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,807 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,374 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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LY56 HMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LY56 HMX, 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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LY56 HMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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