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AE56 RFX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

357,577 mi
Last recorded357,577 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 RFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 357,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 342,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 335,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 322,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 308,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 308,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 274,970 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 274,960 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 240,719 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked o/s/f (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 240,693 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s/f door mirror (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked o/s/f (2.5.C.1d)

brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately o/s/f (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 215,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 206,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 166,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2012 162,101 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 162,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 140,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 111,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,481 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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AE56 RFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE56 RFX, 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 AE56 RFX registered?

AE56 RFX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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