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GL56 YHD

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 YHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 131,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 127,557 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,607 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 119,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,890 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,297 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,741 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,806 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 86,107 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 86,107 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level too high (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,848 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,860 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,204 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

offside front tyre close to legal limit and bald inner edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,902 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,274 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 YHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

GL56 YHD is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is GL56 YHD safe to buy?

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