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GF56 YKZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,777 mi
Last recorded166,777 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 166,777 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 166,777 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 165,974 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 164,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 158,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 153,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 144,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 123,273 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,214 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 111,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 93,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,612 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,778 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,312 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,461 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 YKZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF56 YKZ, 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 GF56 YKZ registered?

GF56 YKZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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