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GJ57 BZG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,859 mi
Last recorded164,859 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 BZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 164,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 164,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,574 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 156,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is badly worn on the inner edge and will need attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 150,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 145,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 138,237 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,319 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,806 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,346 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 74,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,492 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 15,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BZG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZG, 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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GJ57 BZG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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