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GN56 WRT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 WRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Worn / knocking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Mar 2023 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Replaced lamp. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Worn / knocking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Replaced lamp. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror repeater lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake has slight restricted movement.

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror repeater lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,936 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Constant velocity joint knocking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Door mirror LED repeater lens cracked and discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror LED repeater lens smashed and not fully working. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight restricted brake movement.

Offside Rear Bump stop perished and split.

Offside Rear Slight restricted brake movement.

Offside Rear Slight restricted brake movement.

Spare tyre defective Low pressure / deflated. ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 123,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Only tyre fitted which is rotational. incorrect direction. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Constant velocity joint knocking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Door mirror LED repeater lens cracked and discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and split.

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror LED repeater lens smashed and not fully working. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight restricted brake movement.

Offside Rear Bump stop perished and split.

Offside Rear Slight restricted brake movement.

Offside Rear Slight restricted brake movement.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure / deflated. ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,569 miles

nearside rear brake has slight drag/binding

offside repeater flasher lens damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2019 114,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear brake has slight drag/binding

offside repeater flasher lens damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,787 miles

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter showing signs of deterioration

Fail 13 Sep 2018 103,782 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Aug 2017 93,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,527 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,874 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner tread

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,859 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,605 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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GN56 WRT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GN56 WRT, 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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GN56 WRT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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