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GJ57 BZP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,490 mi
Last recorded91,490 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 BZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 91,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,195 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,590 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall has a cut .Not to cords

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,745 miles

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,595 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded advise replace

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,727 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to covers heat shield and fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to inspect under floor on vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,947 miles

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,818 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 BZP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

GJ57 BZP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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