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GF56 YLV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,339 mi
Last recorded182,339 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 182,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 158,978 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs BADLY WORN

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 13 Nov 2015 158,731 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs BADLY WORN

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

all tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 133,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 31 Oct 2014 133,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,082 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,821 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,553 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,259 miles

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

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

nsr wheel area noisey when wheel spun squeaking noise

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 YLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

GF56 YLV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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