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OW56 BFA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,554 mi
Last recorded189,554 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 BFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 189,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 186,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 180,381 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 180,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 180,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 167,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 150,296 miles

barke wear warning light on

Fail 13 Sep 2017 150,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

barke wear warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,676 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 138,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 127,952 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 114,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,894 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 82,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,315 miles

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)

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,624 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perrished

offside rear suspension bumpstop perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,430 miles

tested when wet

under trays fitted

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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OW56 BFA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OW56 BFA, 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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OW56 BFA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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