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GL57 JXW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

242,157 mi
Last recorded242,157 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 JXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 242,157 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 242,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 217,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2017 208,496 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 192,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 173,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 151,036 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 136,165 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 123,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 104,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,921 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,441 miles

Rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Fail 25 Jun 2012 68,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,413 miles

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

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

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 JXW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GL57 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

GL57 JXW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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The MOT history for GL57 JXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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