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GJ57 HLG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,610 mi
Last recorded145,610 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 HLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 145,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 135,328 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 135,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside headlight beam image is weak

rear brake discs are scored corroded worn

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,944 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 HLG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

GJ57 HLG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 HLG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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