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GJ09 DNN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,472 mi
Last recorded199,472 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 199,472 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 193,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 187,686 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 187,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 177,414 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement on sub frame (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen chip nearside swept area

Fail 2 May 2018 177,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement on sub frame (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen chip nearside swept area

Pass 8 Jan 2018 166,851 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 153,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet release handle damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,614 miles

Front both sides shock absorber slightly dampened

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has a crack line in lens (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both sides shock absorber slightly dampened

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has a crack line in lens (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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GJ09 DNN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DNN, 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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GJ09 DNN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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