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PJ56 DGU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

180,029 mi
Last recorded180,029 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 DGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 180,029 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (in places) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 180,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (in places) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 174,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH in one section of centre tread pattern & unevenly worn inner tread pattern VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY - ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 174,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear innermost bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust downpipe support bracket (on front subframe) worn - not excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH in one section of centre tread pattern & unevenly worn inner tread pattern VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY - ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 165,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner tread pattern - VERY CLSOE TO EXPOSING PLY - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,505 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 141,778 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 141,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also gaiter split allowing for ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 130,510 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Fail 18 Nov 2020 130,504 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knock/play internal shocker shaft o/s/r

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 109,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,136 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,653 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 89,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,348 miles

Rear tyres feathered

Fail 6 Jan 2016 80,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,244 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,244 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,487 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,004 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,306 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,719 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 24,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 24,702 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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PJ56 DGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 PJ56 DGU, 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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PJ56 DGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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