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SC56 NBL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,641 mi
Last recorded228,641 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 NBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 228,641 miles

Engine gear box stabiliser is worn

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 228,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Turbo pipe is insecure

Oil leak

Engine gear box stabiliser is worn

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 210,819 miles

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

Off side front seat is worn

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

Oil leak

Turbo pipe is worn

Fail 20 Mar 2014 210,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Off side front seat is worn

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

Oil leak

Turbo pipe is worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 200,226 miles

Off side front door locking motor is inoperative

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 200,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Off side front door locking motor is inoperative

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 173,367 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 173,367 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 154,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 134,509 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,690 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,090 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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SC56 NBL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC56 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

SC56 NBL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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