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VK56 ZDZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,237 mi
Last recorded130,237 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 130,237 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 130,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,536 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,716 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 119,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,436 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,971 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 108,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,235 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 96,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,660 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,195 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,195 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges of tread

some corrosion buildup on front brake discs near to brakepad wear indicators

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,076 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,156 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)

both front tyres very worn on edges of tread

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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VK56 ZDZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VK56 ZDZ, 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 VK56 ZDZ registered?

VK56 ZDZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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