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FD57 GKX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 GKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,249 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,672 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 79,233 miles

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Oct 2019 76,594 miles

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emissions limit only just met

Fail 7 Nov 2018 71,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emissions limit only just met

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 66,302 miles

Braking system leaking ABS pump (3.6.A.1)

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

All tires perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,487 miles

Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,448 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,769 miles

n/s/r bump stop split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,982 miles

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

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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FD57 GKX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD57 GKX, 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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FD57 GKX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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