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GL56 NCJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

255,645 mi
Last recorded255,645 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 NCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 255,645 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 255,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 233,489 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 233,478 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 211,580 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 211,580 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 190,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 169,507 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 169,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 158,371 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 153,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 412,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 118,655 miles

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

O/S/F PAD W/LOW

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,973 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,016 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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GL56 NCJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

GL56 NCJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is GL56 NCJ safe to buy?

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