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GL07 LZC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

266,325 mi
Last recorded266,325 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 266,325 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 266,324 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Glow plug light flashing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 228,123 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 170,563 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs worn

Brakes ; front brake pads low

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake 15 %

Brakes ; rear brake pads low

Driveshafts ; n/s & o/s outer c.v. gaiters leaking grease

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2014 170,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes ; front brake discs worn

Brakes ; front brake pads low

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake 15 %

Brakes ; rear brake pads low

Driveshafts ; n/s & o/s outer c.v. gaiters leaking grease

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 115,195 miles

o/s/r bake slight bind

water leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 115,189 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

o/s/r bake slight bind

water leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 67,815 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 16 May 2011 67,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 17 May 2010 52,371 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 LZC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

GL07 LZC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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