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GJ57 HLY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

320,862 mi
Last recorded320,862 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 HLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 320,862 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 307,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 288,064 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 288,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 271,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body damage to offside front sill and offside front door

Fail 28 Apr 2015 271,611 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 259,067 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 243,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 223,413 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge (BARUM 195/65R15 H)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 223,413 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge (BARUM 195/65R15 H)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 186,595 miles

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

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

nearside side repeater is damaged

offside rear tyre is very worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 186,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

nearside side repeater is damaged

offside rear tyre is very worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 146,699 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre low onn tread depth

Fail 12 Oct 2010 104,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 104,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,454 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,280 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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