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RK57 OEJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

292,341 mi
Last recorded292,341 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 292,341 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine mount worn

Pass 2 Dec 2020 284,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2020 284,554 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2019 274,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 274,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 266,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached ... operation not afected

Rear brakes slight binding

engine bay covers and Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 266,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached ... operation not afected

Rear brakes slight binding

engine bay covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 260,979 miles

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

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

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

some underbody corrosion

Fail 2 May 2017 260,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn outer (2.5.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread and just legal

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 256,493 miles

Both rear coil spring corroded

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 May 2016 256,493 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both rear coil spring corroded

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 252,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 252,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 224,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 189,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 152,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 111,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,899 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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RK57 OEJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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