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MM56 BCV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,070 mi
Last recorded146,070 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM56 BCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 146,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 144,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 139,248 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 132,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,271 miles

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

trim covers fitted to engine and under body obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2019 82,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

trim covers fitted to engine and under body obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,467 miles

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

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.73mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

trim covers fitted to engine and under body obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.73mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

trim covers fitted to engine and under body obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,376 miles

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,818 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 30,818 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,435 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2012 23,417 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,882 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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MM56 BCV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 MM56 BCV, 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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MM56 BCV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2007.

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