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SY56 XZD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,009 mi
Last recorded178,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 XZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 178,009 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front and n/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 176,877 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 176,462 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 175,650 miles

All direction indicators not working o/s front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a))

Bumper likely to become detached o/s front (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 153,740 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 153,739 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,725 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,216 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 118,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads appear low/close to limit and brake pad wear warning loom broken at n/s

o/s/r tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,323 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2011 62,862 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 62,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,307 miles

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

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

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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SY56 XZD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY56 XZD, 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 SY56 XZD registered?

SY56 XZD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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