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FG07 GDU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,347 mi
Last recorded149,347 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,347 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 149,223 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 140,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 140,289 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 132,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 124,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,784 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Inner wheel arch liners and undertray fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front suspension arm, front bolt appears wrong length.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,784 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.4.3 (a))

Inner wheel arch liners and undertray fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front suspension arm, front bolt appears wrong length.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,810 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,094 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,275 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,740 miles

0/S/F Tyre worn.

Factory Fitted underfloor cover (Normal).

Uneven wear O/S/F Tyre ( centre tread )

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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FG07 GDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG07 GDU, 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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FG07 GDU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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