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SB56 ZYA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

304,452 mi
Last recorded304,452 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 ZYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 304,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 288,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 174,233 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 162,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 154,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2020 148,220 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2020 148,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 134,396 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 134,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 177,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,124 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 70,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,747 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,772 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 48,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's lipped & wearing !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking !!!

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link slight play !!!

offside front brake's showing some distortion !!!

rear brake disc's lipped & wearing !!!

rear brake pad linning approx 70% worn low!!!

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,637 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 ZYA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

SB56 ZYA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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