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GL07 LYV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,785 mi
Last recorded143,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 LYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 143,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 129,313 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,472 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 91,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edged. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,451 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,575 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,988 miles

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,864 miles

nearside rear brake binding slighlty

Fail 14 Jun 2013 27,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake binding slighlty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,953 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 LYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

GL07 LYV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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