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GJ07 VUC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,280 mi
Last recorded142,280 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 142,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Edge of tyre worn but not quite showing the cords

Offside Rear Inner Edge of tyre worn but not quite showing the cords

Oil leak Engine area of intercooler / alternator / turbo pipes ()

Fail 3 May 2018 142,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Edge of tyre worn but not quite showing the cords

Offside Rear Inner Edge of tyre worn but not quite showing the cords

Oil leak Engine area of intercooler / alternator / turbo pipes ()

Pass 5 May 2017 132,327 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions just met the requirements for a compression engine

under bonnet shields obstructing some examinable componants

vehicle has under shields obstructing some examinable components

Fail 2 May 2017 132,229 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high also dimm light output (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions just met the requirements for a compression engine

under bonnet shields obstructing some examinable componants

vehicle has under shields obstructing some examinable components

Pass 4 May 2016 120,748 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 120,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 108,933 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 101,032 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2013 80,868 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,169 miles

tiny stone chips on windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,841 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 37,764 miles

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

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

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 VUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUC, 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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GJ07 VUC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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