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RF56 XHK

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,329 mi
Last recorded162,329 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 162,329 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 161,957 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 145,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 132,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 106,396 miles

rear brake discs worn

windscreen stonechipped

engine top cover fitted

engine undertrays fitted

full length body trays fitted

nearside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

nearside rear indicator faded

nearside rear shock dust shroud loose

offside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 106,396 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine top cover fitted

engine undertrays fitted

full length body trays fitted

nearside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

nearside rear indicator faded

nearside rear shock dust shroud loose

offside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear brake discs worn

windscreen stonechipped

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 XHK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

RF56 XHK is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is RF56 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 XHK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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