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GF57 FUM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 145,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,346 miles

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

Nearside near side head light lens deteriorating and adversely affecting light intensity

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side track rod end dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 139,344 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside near side head light lens deteriorating and adversely affecting light intensity

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side track rod end dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 129,946 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end split and grease starting to leak out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high level stop light not working

near side rear and off side rear shock absorber bump stop/dust covers broken in two

Fail 4 Jul 2024 129,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end split and grease starting to leak out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high level stop light not working

near side rear and off side rear shock absorber bump stop/dust covers broken in two

Pass 22 Jun 2023 121,196 miles

Near side rear and off side rear shock absorber dust cove/bump stops deteriorating (broken in two each side)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease from small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 113,800 miles

Both rear suspension bumpstops in pieces.

Multiple plastic undertrays fitted, preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 16 Jun 2022 113,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear suspension bumpstops in pieces.

Multiple plastic undertrays fitted, preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,387 miles

Numerous plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear Near side rear and off side rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2021 106,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Numerous plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear Near side rear and off side rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,897 miles

Near side front and off side front lower swivel joint boots perished and in poor condition

Near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops broken but still working

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

Numerous plastic covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection of testable items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 102,897 miles

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

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

Near side front and off side front lower swivel joint boots perished and in poor condition

Near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops broken but still working

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

Numerous plastic covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection of testable items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyre pressures very low prior to test, off side front at 10psi - now correct pressure

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops /shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,183 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,742 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber buffer split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion on inner edge of front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,804 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 FUM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GF57 FUM, 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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GF57 FUM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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