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GD07 AWV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

300,309 mi
Last recorded300,309 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 AWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 300,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper Rear of Engine and also Turbo Pipe/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose Bumper at 2 corners - sharp edges - needs fixing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 296,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tailgate component damaged and likely to cause injury Tailgate Struts offering no support at all (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 270,542 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 270,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 253,453 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 253,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 240,125 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2023 240,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 235,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 235,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 232,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 229,796 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 229,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 220,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 220,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 212,107 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 212,107 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 197,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 189,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 179,341 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE PADS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 170,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 140,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 106,889 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 AWV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AWV, 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 AWV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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