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GK57 SXM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,228 mi
Last recorded179,228 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 SXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 179,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 168,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 155,594 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 139,505 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 139,504 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 122,710 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,777 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 103,776 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,112 miles

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre 9 years old

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear bump stops perished/broken up

cover on engine and on underside

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,792 miles

Offside Side repeater not working inside door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre 9 years old

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear bump stops perished/broken up

cover on engine and on underside

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,730 miles

all discs rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,205 miles

front brake discs rusty

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,187 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,418 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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GK57 SXM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 GK57 SXM, 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 GK57 SXM registered?

GK57 SXM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is GK57 SXM safe to buy?

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