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SB56 ZXW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

229,894 mi
Last recorded229,894 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 ZXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 229,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 221,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 201,499 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight wear

Fail 27 Feb 2019 201,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight wear

Pass 7 Mar 2018 186,770 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 186,756 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 183,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 176,983 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 169,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 161,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 154,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 149,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 140,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 132,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,218 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,507 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,507 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,067 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,214 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,555 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,197 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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SB56 ZXW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 SB56 ZXW, 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 SB56 ZXW registered?

SB56 ZXW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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