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GL07 CEY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

270,063 mi
Last recorded270,063 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 CEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 270,063 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Sep 2016 270,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2015 242,470 miles

rear subframe corroded but not weakend

Fail 15 Sep 2015 242,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe corroded but not weakend

Pass 19 May 2015 234,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 206,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 178,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 148,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,456 miles

rear indicators slightly white

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,908 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 87,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GL07 CEY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GL07 CEY, 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 GL07 CEY registered?

GL07 CEY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is GL07 CEY safe to buy?

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