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MW56 FDM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,658 mi
Last recorded156,658 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 FDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 156,658 miles

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

Nearside front Anti roll ball joint dust cover slightly Deteriorated

Nearside front outer driveshaft boot slightly perishing/weeping

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

Offside/Nearside sills bent/damaged

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

Rear Suspension arms/Coil springs & components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 156,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front Anti roll ball joint dust cover slightly Deteriorated

Nearside front outer driveshaft boot slightly perishing/weeping

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside/Nearside sills bent/damaged

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

Rear Suspension arms/Coil springs & components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,850 miles

Rear suspension and underbody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 134,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 124,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog inop.

reverse lights inop.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 124,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS lit

o/s/f fog inop.

reverse lights inop.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,166 miles

o/s/f fog light inop.

reverse lights inop.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 108,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 104,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,598 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,045 miles

Left front tye wearing thin on in ner edge.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MW56 FDM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MW56 FDM, 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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MW56 FDM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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