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GL07 ZHX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,543 mi
Last recorded225,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 ZHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 225,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 225,456 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 214,123 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on legal tread

offside rear outer side light bulb not working

rear tyres worn on inside edge

slight wear to front brake discs

tow bar electrical socket loose

wear/deterioration to front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2017 214,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on legal tread

offside rear outer side light bulb not working

rear tyres worn on inside edge

slight wear to front brake discs

tow bar electrical socket loose

wear/deterioration to front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2016 203,166 miles

deterioration to offside outer CV gaitet

offside rear outer & nearside rear upper side light bulbs not working

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

wear to offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 13 Jul 2015 190,559 miles

deterioration to offsid efront lower suspension arm rear mounting bush

offside rear lower side lamp bulb not working

offside rear tyre worn severely on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2015 190,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

deterioration to offsid efront lower suspension arm rear mounting bush

offside rear lower side lamp bulb not working

offside rear tyre worn severely on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 165,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 141,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 113,016 miles

N/S/R bump stop splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,710 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 ZHX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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