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MT56 XBF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,733 mi
Last recorded255,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 255,733 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 250,752 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 245,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 241,847 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose twisted

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 241,836 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 238,983 miles

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush perished

Fail 16 Mar 2020 238,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 226,597 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tcs light illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2019 226,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tcs light illuminated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 213,168 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

tcs light illuminated

vehicle lowered

Fail 15 Mar 2018 212,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

tcs light illuminated

vehicle lowered

Pass 22 Mar 2017 204,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 204,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 192,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 177,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 161,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 143,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 122,268 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 122,268 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 109,575 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres distorted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,597 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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MT56 XBF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT56 XBF, 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 MT56 XBF registered?

MT56 XBF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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