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RF57 SWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,276 mi
Last recorded205,276 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 205,276 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 200,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 200,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 193,246 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 193,246 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 188,097 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 184,005 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyres feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 180,708 miles

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

all indicator slightly discolored

Pass 22 Jan 2020 171,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 164,999 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 153,869 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 153,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 145,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,897 miles

Both rear tyres wearing stepped/uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013
Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front fog lamp is damaged.

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Nearside front wheel arch liner is damaged.

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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RF57 SWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF57 SWY, 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 RF57 SWY registered?

RF57 SWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is RF57 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 SWY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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