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GJ09 BOV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 BOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 98,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 93,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,844 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 80,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 75,197 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,937 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,130 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,191 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat and seat belt

Nearside indicator repeater damaged not effecting operation

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,636 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr and osf tyres have age cracks in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,741 miles

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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GJ09 BOV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ09 BOV, 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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What year was GJ09 BOV registered?

GJ09 BOV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 BOV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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