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GHZ 4789

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 4789
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 98,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 72,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,204 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 65,179 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 59,583 miles

high level stop lamp not working

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine + under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine + under body covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 45,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 37,528 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 32,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,966 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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GHZ 4789 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GHZ 4789, 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 GHZ 4789 registered?

GHZ 4789 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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The MOT history for GHZ 4789 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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