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SC56 PWJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

290,064 mi
Last recorded290,064 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 PWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 290,064 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 290,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 260,368 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 259,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 222,726 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 222,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 191,839 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 191,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 174,911 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 174,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 145,947 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 145,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,165 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 PWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

SC56 PWJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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