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MT56 XBO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,898 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 124,356 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 119,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,818 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,379 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 110,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,172 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 109,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,340 miles

Central central exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 107,340 miles

Central central exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,535 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,284 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,283 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 65,327 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,279 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 52,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,842 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 42,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,554 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 XBO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XBO, 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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MT56 XBO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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