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RK57 OEA

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

288,619 mi
Last recorded288,619 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 OEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 288,619 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f (1.7.5a)

vehicle dirty under side

Pass 5 Jan 2015 259,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 258,997 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 226,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight damage to n/s sill and suspension components covered with mud

Fail 9 Jan 2014 226,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight damage to n/s sill and suspension components covered with mud

Pass 8 Jan 2013 188,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traces of fuel from recent service underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2012 148,793 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 144,041 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 106,508 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 106,508 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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RK57 OEA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK57 OEA, 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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RK57 OEA is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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