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GF57 ZRZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,985 mi
Last recorded158,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 ZRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 158,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 153,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 147,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 141,215 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 141,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 136,100 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 136,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation in it

Offside Rear lamp has condensation in it

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 130,933 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation in it

Offside Rear lamp has condensation in it

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 130,899 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a deep cuts, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,245 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,748 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,911 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,669 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,504 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 ZRZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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