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GN07 XBY

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,525 mi
Last recorded120,525 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 XBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,812 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 111,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,209 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 84,306 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,946 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,611 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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GN07 XBY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GN07 XBY, 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 GN07 XBY registered?

GN07 XBY is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is GN07 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN07 XBY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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