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GK57 SYV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,586 mi
Last recorded158,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 SYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 158,586 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 158,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEND CLOUDY AND DIRTY LOW OUTPUT (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 151,217 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 151,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 141,768 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2022 136,822 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 136,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,961 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 129,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,593 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 123,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,916 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,552 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 71,552 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,487 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,002 miles

front tyres getting low on tread (approx 2.5mm) and all tyres starting to perish

slight oil leak from front of engine area

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,241 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 SYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK57 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

GK57 SYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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