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SB56 DDN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,177 mi
Last recorded166,177 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 DDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 166,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension component area slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 166,177 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension component area slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 158,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 158,984 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 147,803 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,649 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 123,348 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre wearing slight inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 123,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre wearing slight inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,704 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 78,373 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 60,947 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SB56 DDN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SB56 DDN, 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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SB56 DDN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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