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SC56 AOZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,204 mi
Last recorded237,204 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 AOZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 237,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 221,831 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 221,828 miles

Braking system leaking neraside rear brake calipier leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement near side front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking near side rear brake calipier (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 199,311 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 199,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 174,372 miles

F/N/S door mirror cracked

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 174,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

F/N/S door mirror cracked

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,032 miles

Engine light illuminated

F/N/S steering has slight freeplay

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 154,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine light illuminated

F/N/S mirror missing

F/N/S steering has slight freeplay

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 May 2010 112,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,602 miles

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

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

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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SC56 AOZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 SC56 AOZ, 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 SC56 AOZ registered?

SC56 AOZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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