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RF56 XHJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,406 mi
Last recorded189,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 189,406 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 189,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 2 bulbs (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 165,002 miles

N/S/F Rear Bush Splitting ( NO Excessive Movement)

Nearside Rear Sub frame Front Mounting Splitting ( No Excessive Movement)

Offside Rear Damper Cover Missing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 164,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F Rear Bush Splitting ( NO Excessive Movement)

Nearside Rear Sub frame Front Mounting Splitting ( No Excessive Movement)

Offside Rear Damper Cover Missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,502 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes slight play and starting to perish

nearside front shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,273 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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RF56 XHJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF56 XHJ, 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 RF56 XHJ registered?

RF56 XHJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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