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GJ09 ZLY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

261,587 mi
Last recorded261,587 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ZLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 261,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 261,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 208,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside front headlight loose

Fail 23 Sep 2015 208,126 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside front headlight loose

Pass 24 Sep 2014 151,455 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Fail 24 Sep 2014 151,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,276 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2012 15,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,253 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 ZLY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

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

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