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GF57 HKY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,292 mi
Last recorded195,292 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 HKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 195,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 181,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 169,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,247 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 153,535 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 147,798 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,764 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 129,880 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 129,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 107,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 107,299 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,481 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,235 miles

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

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

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 HKY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

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

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