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WR56 SFE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,063 mi
Last recorded69,063 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 SFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,063 miles

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

Slight underside corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,122 miles

ENGINE MANGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Mar 2024 68,122 miles

ENGINE MANGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,510 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 67,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,295 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 67,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,108 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,362 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,362 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,313 miles

nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,828 miles

both front tyres 3mm.

nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

offside front tyre long cut on outer side wall.

wishbone lower bushes worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,553 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,406 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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WR56 SFE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WR56 SFE, 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 WR56 SFE registered?

WR56 SFE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is WR56 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 SFE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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