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RF56 MYP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,316 mi
Last recorded197,316 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 MYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 197,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 187,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 187,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 174,473 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 174,466 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 162,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 162,680 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 151,216 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops perished and shocker shrouds insecure

center to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 133,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer sill slightly distorted/damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2016 133,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer sill slightly distorted/damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Rear nearside & offside tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,288 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,483 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 106,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,546 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Jan 2013 93,532 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,564 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop perishing

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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RF56 MYP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RF56 MYP, 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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RF56 MYP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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