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T23 GSW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,810 mi
Last recorded115,810 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 GSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,810 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 115,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower, outer bulb - inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 114,215 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 114,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 100,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear upper / outer side light not working (multiple )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Dec 2019 96,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,180 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 92,180 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,453 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,317 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 84,317 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure BOLT SLACK (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,759 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,741 miles

emission 0.02K

Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,729 miles

Emissions 0.02K

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,819 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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T23 GSW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T23 GSW, 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 T23 GSW registered?

T23 GSW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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