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2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

176,198 mi
Last recorded176,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 URL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 176,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 170,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 164,513 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,452 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 143,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 137,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 137,540 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,772 miles

slight bind on rear brakes noted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,674 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 123,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,315 miles

Nearside front C.V boot weeping.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,623 miles

emissions too clean for machine to detect

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,384 miles

front pads 60% worn

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 URL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SC56 URL, 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 URL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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