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GL07 TUP

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,627 mi
Last recorded173,627 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 173,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 165,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine oil leaks

suspension components rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 165,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine oil leaks

suspension components rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 158,198 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 158,197 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 149,109 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bonding starting to collapse. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 139,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 139,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,238 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 8 Sep 2021 131,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.73 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,411 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 126,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,586 miles

Nearside Rear Light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,924 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,192 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,147 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,093 miles

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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 TUP is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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