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GF57 AEW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,978 mi
Last recorded75,978 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 AEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,978 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,618 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 57,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,879 miles

mil light illuminated

Fail 18 Oct 2017 48,853 miles

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,369 miles

eml light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 44,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,304 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 18,194 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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GF57 AEW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF57 AEW, 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 GF57 AEW registered?

GF57 AEW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is GF57 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 AEW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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