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RF57 SXD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

231,921 mi
Last recorded231,921 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 SXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 231,921 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 231,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 223,822 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 184,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 184,057 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 155,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper poor

Pass 12 May 2014 155,348 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 155,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SXD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF57 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

RF57 SXD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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