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SB56 TWL

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

232,727 mi
Last recorded232,727 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 TWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 232,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 224,840 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 224,821 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 217,296 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 212,941 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 212,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 202,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R brake caliper damp around handbrake spindle not leaking at time of test

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

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 171,099 miles

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

Front inner pads appear low

Front number plate craked

Fail 14 Nov 2012 171,099 miles

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

Front inner pads appear low

Front number plate craked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 142,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 114,368 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 113,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 87,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,500 miles

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,066 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers poor

Fail 12 Dec 2007 33,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers poor

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 TWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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