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ST56 HUJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,405 mi
Last recorded119,405 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 119,405 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,965 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,856 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 106,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding Both Rear Wheels (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,832 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 86,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 51,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,171 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 41,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,739 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 30,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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ST56 HUJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST56 HUJ, 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 ST56 HUJ registered?

ST56 HUJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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