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GF07 UXU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,833 mi
Last recorded101,833 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 UXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,833 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 22 Feb 2022 101,832 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke during acceleration. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 9 Nov 2019 97,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working tail light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,473 miles

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

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

engine plastic covers and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2016 86,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine plastic covers and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing faster around the inner edges

wheel alignment advised

Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing faster around the inner edges

wheel alignment advised

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,010 miles

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

Traction Control malfunction light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,010 miles

Traction Control malfunction light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,165 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 70,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,236 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GF07 UXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF07 UXU, 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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What year was GF07 UXU registered?

GF07 UXU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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