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GJ07 DYG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,331 mi
Last recorded128,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 DYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 128,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,626 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 126,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 126,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,927 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 124,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,434 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 123,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,487 miles

Nearside Front outer c v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 119,077 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 116,272 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,525 miles

both side rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,952 miles

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

O.S.R Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,279 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,433 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,769 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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GJ07 DYG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ07 DYG, 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 GJ07 DYG registered?

GJ07 DYG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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