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GL07 TUJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,400 mi
Last recorded179,400 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 TUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 179,400 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 179,400 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 173,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 173,001 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 161,087 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 161,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 150,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 150,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 139,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 139,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 127,836 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,510 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,027 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,359 miles

o/s/r thre going out of shape and nearing the limit

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 TUJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

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

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