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GJ09 WVG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

270,013 mi
Last recorded270,013 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 270,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 228,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 186,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,324 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 119,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,610 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 109,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,899 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low (halfway mark)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,406 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WVG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

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

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