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G8 PCU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,743 mi
Last recorded104,743 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 104,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 99,455 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 99,331 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror head (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached incorrectly fitted, chaffing chassis (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 93,871 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine looks like from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,738 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 78,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light fails to illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,312 miles

Rear rear suspension arms [bushes wearing and crascking]

Rear suspension rusty condition

Fail 2 Mar 2023 77,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear suspension arms [bushes wearing and crascking]

Rear suspension rusty condition

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,748 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,435 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 69,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 59,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,500 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,682 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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G8 PCU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G8 PCU, 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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G8 PCU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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