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GD07 AVB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,363 mi
Last recorded187,363 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 AVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 187,363 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened incorrect bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

both rear lamps damaged

brake warning light illuminated

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire snapped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2020 187,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened incorrect bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

both rear lamps damaged

brake warning light illuminated

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire snapped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2019 171,281 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop cover weak insircure

Pass 13 Jul 2018 159,684 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop insircure

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 159,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 149,837 miles

Front os,ns front tyres wearing inner egdes advise 4x4 tracking

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Fail 20 Jul 2017 149,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front os,ns front tyres wearing inner egdes advise 4x4 tracking

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper shocker bump stop broken

advise oil leaks engine areas

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,457 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 105,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,429 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,876 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2013 90,872 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,303 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,503 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

rear brakepads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,391 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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GD07 AVB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD07 AVB, 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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GD07 AVB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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