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GF57 FVR

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,297 mi
Last recorded156,297 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 156,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 147,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,922 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 145,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,786 miles

engine pans and floor pans fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine pans and floor pans fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 98,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes weak

both rear bump stops poor condition

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes weak

both rear bump stops poor condition

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,955 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,425 miles

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

o/s/r tyre saw tooth wear inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,362 miles

washer jets poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,868 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 36,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FVR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

GF57 FVR is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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