2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · GL56 TKA
2007 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 189,639 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 TKA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 189,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 TKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Skoda Octavia (GL56 TKA) between January 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GL56 TKA Mileage History
- 12/01/201028,420 mi
- 10/01/201142,681 mi+14,261 mi
- 09/01/201257,757 mi+15,076 mi
- 08/01/201366,883 mi+9,126 mi
- 09/01/201366,906 mi+23 mi
- 01/10/201371,911 mi+5,005 mi
- 15/09/201477,749 mi+5,838 mi
- 16/09/201477,749 mi
- 07/09/201589,803 mi+12,054 mi
- 19/08/2016100,397 mi+10,594 mi
- 11/08/2017114,375 mi+13,978 mi
- 11/08/2017114,378 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2018127,161 mi+12,783 mi
- 22/08/2019138,984 mi+11,823 mi
- 22/08/2019138,984 mi
- 14/08/2020146,290 mi+7,306 mi
- 14/08/2020146,295 mi+5 mi
- 22/07/2021154,787 mi+8,492 mi
- 23/07/2021154,787 mi
- 25/08/2022161,699 mi+6,912 mi
- 31/08/2022161,699 mi
- 10/08/2023168,300 mi+6,601 mi
- 14/08/2023168,316 mi+16 mi
- 05/08/2024174,651 mi+6,335 mi
- 05/08/2025182,475 mi+7,824 mi
- 06/08/2025182,482 mi+7 mi
- 06/08/2026189,639 mi+7,157 mi
Average of roughly 9,733 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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