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GL07 TAF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

225,674 mi
Last recorded225,674 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 TAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 225,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Disc cover rotten rear cover missing

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door stay snapped (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Requires oil change oil low

Fail 30 Apr 2026 225,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Disc cover rotten rear cover missing

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door stay snapped (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Requires oil change oil low

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 219,572 miles

Central Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 219,534 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R 215/45/17 N/S/R 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 214,485 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cv gaiter damaged but prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 203,069 miles

osf pads low

Fail 1 Oct 2024 203,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osf pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2024 191,245 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 177,411 miles

osf pads lowand discs worn n corroded... nsf cv boot damp

Pass 18 Apr 2023 160,065 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 160,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,186 miles

rear tyres edges worn

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,723 miles

Nearside Front light misting on nsf shock

Fail 25 Apr 2022 126,639 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front light misting on nsf shock

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,424 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,148 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,662 miles
Pass 8 May 2020

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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 TAF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 TAF, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL07 TAF registered?

GL07 TAF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2017.

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