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GL56 LVN

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

279,756 mi
Last recorded279,756 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 279,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 279,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 260,391 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F pad wear loom not secure at caliper

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R light unit has slight damage.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pad wear light illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 260,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Air bag warning light illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F pad wear loom not secure at caliper

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R light unit has slight damage.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pad wear light illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 234,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 213,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 186,432 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 158,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GL56 LVN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL56 LVN, 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 GL56 LVN registered?

GL56 LVN is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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