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RF57 SXZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

116,507 mi
Last recorded116,507 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 SXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 116,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 116,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield dropped

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust shield dropped

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,547 miles

h/lamp aim checked on level one

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2014 104,547 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

h/lamp aim checked on level one

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 98,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,946 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 95,897 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 91,881 miles

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

wear discs

Fail 28 Dec 2011 91,881 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

wear discs

Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight pitting on rear disc's

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,803 miles

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

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

slight pitting on rear disc's

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 SXZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

RF57 SXZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is RF57 SXZ safe to buy?

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