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GJ09 DNO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 124,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 119,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 119,239 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,741 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,802 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 100,801 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,646 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 89,646 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 86,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,524 miles

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

Some age cracking in bothside rear tyres

bothside front brake pads over half worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,188 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,279 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,817 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 27,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DNO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ09 DNO, 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 DNO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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