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GL07 FTC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,887 mi
Last recorded180,887 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 FTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 180,887 miles

third brake light inop

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Nov 2016 180,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

third brake light inop

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 165,067 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hi level brake light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2015 164,950 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective buckle below stop (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hi level brake light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2014 146,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 146,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 134,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 131,017 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 130,997 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 111,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 111,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 111,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted under floor & engine compartment

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2010 84,850 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 84,850 miles

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

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 FTC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTC, 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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GL07 FTC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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