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GL57 AWM

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,465 mi
Last recorded123,465 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 AWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 123,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All vehicle tyres cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 115,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hose ends corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (underside of vehicle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 vehicle tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hose ends corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (underside of vehicle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 vehicle tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,830 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (underside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 113,830 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (underside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,206 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underside suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underside suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 110,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,365 miles

Front brake discs rusty / corroding

Front windscreen worn/scratched

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper seems lazy on roller test and handbrake not locking wheel,

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs rusty / corroding

Rear wiper not working

various front and rear suspension components quite heavily corroding,,

Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,365 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs rusty / corroding

Front windscreen worn/scratched

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper seems lazy on roller test and handbrake not locking wheel,

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs rusty / corroding

Rear exhaust heat shields loose/rattling

Rear wiper not working

various front and rear suspension components quite heavily corroding,,

Pass 2 May 2017 101,397 miles

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition on inside faces esp o/s

Front slight bind on both front and on o/s rear

Nearside Rear wheelbearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads click in use (3.5.1g)

Offside WINDSCREEN LIGHTLY SCRATCHED

various front and rear suspension bushes/rubber mountings are deteriorating,

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,319 miles

Front brake hoses corroded at calipers

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust sleeve joint heavily corroded away.

rear bump stops deteriorated/breaking up

Pass 1 May 2014 72,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

exhaust sleeve joint heavily corroded strongly advised

inside faces of both front brake discs in poor condition/corroded strongly advised

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,709 miles

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

front tyres are wearing app3mm and n/s kerbed

n/s front repeater lamp/mirror housing damaged slightly!!

slight pitting at o/s front brake disc inner face

Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are wearing app3mm and n/s kerbed

n/s front repeater lamp/mirror housing damaged slightly!!

slight pitting at o/s front brake disc inner face

Fail 2 May 2012 50,357 miles

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

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

front pads wearing. warning lamp may come on soon

rear wiper blade noisy

Pass 2 May 2012 50,357 miles

front pads wearing. warning lamp may come on soon

rear wiper blade noisy

Pass 3 May 2011 38,936 miles

Both side repeators cracked

Drivers mirror not attached properly

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Slight play in front arm bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,286 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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GL57 AWM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GL57 AWM, 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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GL57 AWM is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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