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GL56 XJG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,001 mi
Last recorded190,001 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 190,001 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Fixing is loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 171,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 151,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,150 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 133,909 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 127,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 122,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 116,248 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,620 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 110,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,172 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,794 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 XJG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

GL56 XJG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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