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AE56 RFO

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,604 mi
Last recorded117,604 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 RFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,604 miles

both front outer drive boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2026 117,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front outer drive boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2026 117,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working fitted to mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose rear exhaust silencer heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear of centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

both front outer drive shaft boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2025 113,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 109,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,703 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective knocking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 104,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective knocking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 101,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 101,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,105 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 98,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 95,808 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front cv boots slight damage but preventing the loss of grease

n/s rear position lamp more than half functioning

Fail 2 Jan 2019 90,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front cv boots slight damage but preventing the loss of grease

n/s rear position lamp more than half functioning

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,657 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r bump stop split

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,568 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE56 RFO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AE56 RFO, 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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AE56 RFO is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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