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GJ07 VTZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,703 mi
Last recorded218,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 218,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 212,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 198,677 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 188,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 173,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 168,501 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 168,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,212 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 156,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 142,838 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,721 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

N/s/r brake caliper hand brake mech not returned fully, brake not dragging

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/s windscreen washer just met requirements

O/s/f ARB link upper ball joint boot deteriorated

O/s/r road wheel has slight restriction in free movement

O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,581 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 110,579 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding because of condition of discs and pads (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,254 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,621 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall & worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine over/under covers fitted

underbody cover fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,544 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,541 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all discs front and back slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VTZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

GJ07 VTZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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