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GJ57 BRX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 BRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 72,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge perishing and signs being ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 72,820 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge perishing and signs being ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wear sensor touching the disk but light is not displayed as yet (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,739 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror repeater lamp lens partially covered by tape. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perished and starting to crack. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror repeater lamp lens damaged / partly missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,382 miles

nearside repeater lens partially covered by tape

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 65,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,422 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror and repeater have slight damage

Nearside Front Tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,806 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,345 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,380 miles

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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GJ57 BRX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ57 BRX, 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 GJ57 BRX registered?

GJ57 BRX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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