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GJ07 VTF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,650 mi
Last recorded109,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,040 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,147 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 84,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,776 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 81,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,593 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 74,593 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,461 miles

high level brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2016 60,441 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke level does not register

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,364 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,417 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges 225/40/18

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,422 miles

Emissions to low to record

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,496 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 VTF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

GJ07 VTF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ07 VTF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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