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VX56 PVF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,376 mi
Last recorded159,376 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 PVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 159,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 152,038 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 152,038 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 144,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 144,923 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level brake lamp has 3 out of 14 leds not working

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

Offside Side repeater lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,393 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,024 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,765 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 15 Apr 2016 114,636 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 114,636 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE RECORDING SLIGHTLY LOW EFFORT

Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,680 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 109,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 102,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 97,204 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 97,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 89,094 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VX56 PVF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX56 PVF, 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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VX56 PVF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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