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GJ07 ZVY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

211,598 mi
Last recorded211,598 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 ZVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 211,598 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 211,592 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 191,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 191,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated excessively loose (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 177,548 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 177,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure miss aligned (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2017 164,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 150,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2013 75,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,430 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres perished.

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 ZVY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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