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GX07 SYF

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,843 mi
Last recorded107,843 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 SYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 107,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bushes cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter bracket cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,772 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve one of two clamps split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount from centre of screen ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arms all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working but may not be connected unable to see wiring

Fail 18 Sep 2024 102,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve one of two clamps split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount from centre of screen ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arms all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working but may not be connected unable to see wiring

Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe swollen under plastic coating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and all connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to confirm if high level brake light is connected

Fail 6 Sep 2023 97,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe swollen under plastic coating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and all connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,739 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 91,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 77,862 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,363 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 66,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall is cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,556 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,566 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,834 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2012 29,822 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 29,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 26,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,483 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GX07 SYF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX07 SYF, 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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GX07 SYF is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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