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GF57 JOJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 JOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 131,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 126,593 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 121,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,822 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,167 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,363 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,112 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both wishbone bushs (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 93,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,905 miles

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

under try fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc splite (2.5.C.1a)

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

under try fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,225 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,262 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,709 miles

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

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

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)

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 JOJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

GF57 JOJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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