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GL57 MMX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,799 mi
Last recorded143,799 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 143,799 miles

Dash board lights flicker when drivers or passenger door opened

Fail 4 Jan 2024 143,799 miles

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

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

Dash board lights flicker when drivers or passenger door opened

Fail 30 Nov 2023 143,797 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 142,966 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 142,966 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 142,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 134,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 113,610 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,220 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,180 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

nearside rear tyre (deep cut)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,019 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop(insecure)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated(smearing)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop(insecure)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,185 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover insecure(broken away)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,277 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 58,244 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,774 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 46,774 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,684 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 35,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

GL57 MMX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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