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GJ09 GWE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,959 mi
Last recorded142,959 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 GWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 142,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 134,029 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 134,029 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 125,902 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 105,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 101,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 101,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,816 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,291 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,399 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 43,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,875 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 GWE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

GJ09 GWE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is GJ09 GWE safe to buy?

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