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GF59 JWC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,319 mi
Last recorded147,319 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 JWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,319 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 139,149 miles

Both rear indicator lamps faded

Both side front lower suspension arm rear inner mountings perished

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2019 139,148 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear indicator lamps faded

Both side front lower suspension arm rear inner mountings perished

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2018 127,667 miles

Both side front lower suspension arm rear mountings perished

Emissions require attention

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 117,091 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor secure but has slight seepage of grease

Nearside rear indicator faded

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 117,077 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor secure but has slight seepage of grease

Nearside rear indicator faded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit (Att soon)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,233 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low and uneven

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,697 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 92,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GF59 JWC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF59 JWC, 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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GF59 JWC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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