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RK07 OLX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,125 mi
Last recorded187,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 OLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 187,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 187,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 184,134 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant header tank cracked and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission assembly is leaking: Unable to ascertain if this is clutch hydraulic fluid or transmission oil during this inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front strut top mount/bearing is slightly stiff and creaks when turned lock to lock.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms: Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long vertical crack, Zone B, nearside screen frame area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 184,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake actuating quadrant on caliper is not rested against the stop when in the off position. (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant header tank cracked and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission assembly is leaking: Unable to ascertain if this is clutch hydraulic fluid or transmission oil during this inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front strut top mount/bearing is slightly stiff and creaks when turned lock to lock.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly worn across axle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms: Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long vertical crack, Zone B, nearside screen frame area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 179,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 176,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 174,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 170,661 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 167,748 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 18 Jul 2015 167,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 164,370 miles

offside front tyre perished, no cords on show

offside rear tyre perished, no cords on show

Fail 22 Jul 2014 164,362 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre perished, no cords on show

offside rear tyre perished, no cords on show

Pass 9 Jul 2013 159,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 144,667 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 144,667 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,747 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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RK07 OLX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK07 OLX, 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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RK07 OLX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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