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VE56 MPF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,177 mi
Last recorded209,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 MPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 209,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 202,380 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2024 202,380 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2023 193,202 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 189,000 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 189,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 185,432 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 185,432 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 180,370 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter split but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 175,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 162,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 149,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 133,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 116,411 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,307 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,574 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,872 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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VE56 MPF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE56 MPF, 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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VE56 MPF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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