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GU07 AVG

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,073 mi
Last recorded155,073 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 AVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 155,073 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 155,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 151,087 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 151,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted RS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,345 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 124,361 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,297 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes have some wear

offside rear tyre slightly feathered

Fail 15 Mar 2019 119,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes have some wear

offside rear tyre slightly feathered

Pass 14 Mar 2018 112,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,243 miles

misting around offside front shock absorber

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,825 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,353 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,199 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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GU07 AVG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU07 AVG, 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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GU07 AVG is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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