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OW56 HVE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,163 mi
Last recorded155,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 HVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 155,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 155,163 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot 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))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,531 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,567 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 122,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,797 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 103,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,742 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 88,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,512 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,462 miles

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)

wipers judder but clean screen

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HVE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVE, 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 OW56 HVE registered?

OW56 HVE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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