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VK07 GGJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,552 mi
Last recorded173,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 GGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 173,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 173,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

noise on braking front

Pass 5 Jan 2021 164,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 164,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 155,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 143,748 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 143,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 129,759 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 129,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,573 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,573 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 118,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

child seats fitted at offside & nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,617 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 92,896 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 92,871 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK07 GGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VK07 GGJ, 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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VK07 GGJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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