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GN57 GVL

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,251 mi
Last recorded175,251 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 GVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 175,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 175,251 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 161,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 157,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 149,219 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 149,219 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 141,405 miles

offside rear lights lens damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2015 141,403 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

offside rear lights lens damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 132,722 miles

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

offside rear lights lens deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,278 miles

stone chip on the windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2013 123,278 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

stone chip on the windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 115,988 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,453 miles

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

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

both front seatbelt webbing fluffing

nearside rear upper sidelight inoperative

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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GN57 GVL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GN57 GVL, 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 GN57 GVL registered?

GN57 GVL is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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