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GL56 NWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

194,797 mi
Last recorded194,797 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 NWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 194,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 181,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 181,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 168,360 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 168,360 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 168,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 159,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 159,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,930 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 155,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 151,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 145,026 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate loose

Fail 17 Feb 2020 145,026 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,499 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Feb 2019 136,380 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,023 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 127,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,430 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 121,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,674 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,827 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 89,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 57,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 44,834 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,985 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,865 miles

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

Nearside front washer jet spray is weak.

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

Washer bottle leaking.

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 NWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

GL56 NWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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