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GF09 ZDU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

268,478 mi
Last recorded268,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 ZDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 268,478 miles

front brake pads worn low.

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 261,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 252,542 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 252,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 241,174 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 229,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in both front link rods

Fail 6 Jul 2015 229,104 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in both front link rods

Pass 7 Jan 2015 218,932 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 218,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 203,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 203,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 186,268 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 186,268 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 166,826 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 145,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 121,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 100,333 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 79,687 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 43,925 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,596 miles

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

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

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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GF09 ZDU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 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 GF09 ZDU, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GF09 ZDU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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