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ST56 THF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 THF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 138,354 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 132,305 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x 2 inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (inner surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 127,922 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (inner surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,400 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 124,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault

nearside front inner sill holed outwith prescribed areas

Fail 21 Feb 2020 121,798 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault

nearside front inner sill holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,136 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condition of non visible brake pipes unknown

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has very slight play (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,293 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front wishbone bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear shock absorper cover deteriorated

Nearside undertray damaged

Offside Front brake sticky

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,402 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inspection of non visible brake pipes cannot be carried out.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of obscured brake pipes cannot be checked

Fail 10 Jan 2014 75,809 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of obscured brake pipes cannot be checked

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,446 miles

o/s rear brake back plate missing

o/s rear brake disc inner corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,623 miles

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

all brake discs are deterioating.

fuel moisture on fuel filter body.

nearside repeator lens damaged.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 56,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

all brake discs are deterioating.

fuel moisture on fuel filter body.

nearside repeator lens damaged.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre tread at 1.8mm,inner edge worn to 0mm.

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 THF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ST56 THF, 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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ST56 THF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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