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GF57 ZST

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,093 mi
Last recorded204,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 ZST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 204,093 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emits slight blue smoke when idling

Pass 9 Jun 2022 192,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 192,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp faulty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 182,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 171,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 153,652 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,901 miles

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

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

some smoking evident at idle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 114,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush slightly worn in centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very slightly worn in centre (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres; both worn to insides

Rear shock covers loose

Fail 20 May 2016 114,252 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush slightly worn in centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very slightly worn in centre (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres; both worn to insides

Rear shock covers loose

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,703 miles

Advise Att O/S/R Brake backplate loose

N/S/F Wheel arch liner (felt) Loose

N/S/R Shock cover loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,811 miles

N/S/R Shock cover loose

Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R Shock cover loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,639 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 54,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,094 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 ZST is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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