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GU57 MJE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,632 mi
Last recorded129,632 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 MJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 129,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside front side repeater lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2024 124,260 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 119,599 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise brake inspection,brake components showing signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops split

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,089 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 115,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 114,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users considerable black smoke emitted on smoke emissions test (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split

general deterioation of all rear suspension component bushing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,742 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

bonnet release handle stiff

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

bonnet release handle stiff

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,196 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 106,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,891 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,749 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)

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

engine coolant low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil on minimum

rear tyres wearing on there inner edges

valve stem perishing offside front, offside rear, nearside rear

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,605 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil on minimum

rear tyres wearing on there inner edges

valve stem perishing offside front, offside rear, nearside rear

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,310 miles

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

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,771 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread(2.5 to 3mm)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,161 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)

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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GU57 MJE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU57 MJE, 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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GU57 MJE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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