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RK56 PFU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,213 mi
Last recorded165,213 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 165,213 miles

EML Showing on dashboard

N/S/R and N/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 164,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high O/S/ Headlight will not adjust (1.8)

EML Showing on dashboard

N/S/R and N/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 160,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Eml illuminated

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

Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,747 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,358 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 102,358 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,536 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 56,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,899 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RK56 PFU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK56 PFU, 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 RK56 PFU registered?

RK56 PFU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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