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GJ57 HKZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,170 mi
Last recorded173,170 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 HKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 173,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 173,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 157,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 152,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 136,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 106,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,914 miles

All tyres 3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2015 76,914 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

All tyres 3mm

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

O/S wing mirror indicator poor

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,493 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,939 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,388 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,066 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 HKZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

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

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