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VK07 GGZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,656 mi
Last recorded129,656 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 GGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 129,656 miles

Rear discs worn

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 8 May 2019 129,656 miles

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

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

Rear discs worn

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,273 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2018 126,273 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust very corroded.

Offside Rear brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 110,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre under inflated /tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,452 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 98,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 87,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,651 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 77,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,822 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,347 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,470 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

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 GGZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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