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GL56 NBB

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,506 mi
Last recorded177,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 NBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 177,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to manufacturer's specified limit 1.00m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush crack/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm rubber bush deteriorated and start to de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Offside front shock absorber dust cover insecure, doesn't prevent ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush crack/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm rubber bush deteriorated and start to de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 172,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 172,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring snaped at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount damiged and broken due to spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam has no light coming throw lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 166,417 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 147,512 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 157,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,337 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 147,337 miles

Central Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety cach seized open (8.4.2)

Central Front Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear under tray insured likely to come off (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened has very slight misting of oil (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 120,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 100,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,496 miles

Highhlevel stoplamp has 1 bulb inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Highhlevel stoplamp has 1 bulb inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NBB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL56 NBB, 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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GL56 NBB is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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