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GK57 SZU

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

279,882 mi
Last recorded279,882 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 SZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 279,882 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 279,873 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 May 2016 252,837 miles

spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Apr 2015 224,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 224,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 196,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 196,959 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,171 miles

Centre stop lamp 80% working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 150,163 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop lamp 80% working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Second Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,633 miles

both rear indicators going white

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full visual inspection of brake and fuel components

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,714 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 SZU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZU, 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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GK57 SZU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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