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GF07 UYL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,501 mi
Last recorded142,501 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 UYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 142,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 132,160 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 132,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,499 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,501 miles

Both steering arms have slight play.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,367 miles

Front brake discs getting rusty on inner faces.

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,705 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,705 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Oct 2014 97,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,612 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 77,982 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 72,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 UYL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GF07 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

GF07 UYL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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