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GJ57 BTF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,691 mi
Last recorded169,691 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 BTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 169,691 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 169,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 143,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 143,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 118,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,035 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 97,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre is on the limit.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,746 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,310 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,748 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 BTF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ57 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

GJ57 BTF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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