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SC56 UPY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,423 mi
Last recorded176,423 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 UPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 176,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 176,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 176,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 170,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 170,618 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 165,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,459 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 132,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,317 miles

MIL;;BRAKES

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,417 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases POOR (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SOFT POOR (2.7.4)

MIL;;;BRAKES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil WET POOR (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively POOR (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively GRAB (3.7.B.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL CUTS (4.1.E.1)

Rear REG\PLATE 3D

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 114,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits XS (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside front brake binding DISC BLUE PADS [OOR (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pit\score (3.5.1i)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases POOR (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SOFT POOR (2.7.4)

MIL;;;BRAKES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil WET POOR (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively POOR (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively GRAB (3.7.B.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL CUTS (4.1.E.1)

Rear REG\PLATE 3D

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 92,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,222 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 83,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,769 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 79,768 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,460 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,607 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,298 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 UPY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UPY, 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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SC56 UPY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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