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GJ07 VTY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,324 miles

both rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S rusty on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,899 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 34,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VTY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ07 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

GJ07 VTY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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