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GF56 OUX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,492 mi
Last recorded172,492 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 OUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 172,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 172,492 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 167,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 167,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 163,243 miles

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

Underside has surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2022 149,636 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,371 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 123,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,793 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,105 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,496 miles

Front brake discs pitted / corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear shocker rubber buffers deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,610 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 58,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,793 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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GF56 OUX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF56 OUX, 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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GF56 OUX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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