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GJ07 VXP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

245,747 mi
Last recorded245,747 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 VXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 245,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened worn with slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency at 19 % - nearside rear parking brake effort lower (1.4.2 (a) (i))

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Fail 17 Aug 2020 245,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever sticking (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened worn with slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 240,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

dampness at nearside front steering rack gaiter

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Fail 12 Aug 2019 240,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount has excessive lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

dampness at nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 1 Aug 2018 233,038 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 233,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 225,716 miles

excessive oil leak

handbrake cables fouling wheel and in poor condition .repositioned cables

Pass 19 Aug 2016 221,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 211,972 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 199,177 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 184,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 184,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 173,211 miles

N/S mirror glass damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 173,211 miles

N/S mirror glass damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 166,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 166,082 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 147,757 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 120,037 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 109,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,600 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 140,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 122,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 98,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,944 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 VXP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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