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GL07 FWE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

284,949 mi
Last recorded284,949 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 FWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 284,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 267,756 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 267,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 250,379 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))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 250,379 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large toys hanging from Interior mirror area. Affecting drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav/phone mount stuck to Central screen Affecting drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road In A Zone. "Large crack in screen" (3.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 231,182 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 208,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 186,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible leak from fuel filter

Fail 23 May 2018 186,819 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible leak from fuel filter

Pass 5 Jun 2017 169,296 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2017 169,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2016 151,284 miles

Nearside Rear inner tread pattern stepping

Offside Rear inner tread stepping

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 134,979 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 116,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,963 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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GL07 FWE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL07 FWE, 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 FWE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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