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GL57 AWY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 AWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 129,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 127,998 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,727 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

Fail 25 Nov 2023 126,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Pass 19 Nov 2022 126,202 miles

Both Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Edges

Fail 12 Nov 2022 126,175 miles

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

Both Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Edges

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,155 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 121,154 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Edges And Perished

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Offside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort And Lazy

Offside Rear Service Brake Low Effort And Lazy

Rear Brakes Slight Imbalance

Pass 17 May 2019 106,736 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear tyres both perished

Under tray fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 106,736 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear tyres both perished

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 98,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges and perished

bonnet release lever insecure

rear disc corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 92,189 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both front tyres perished

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2016 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Upper stop light not working

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

Fail 25 May 2016 80,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Upper stop light not working

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

Pass 21 May 2015 68,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 57,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 48,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 38,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 26 May 2011 29,496 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,753 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 AWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL57 AWY, 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 GL57 AWY registered?

GL57 AWY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is GL57 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 AWY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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