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GJ09 ZMZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ZMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,000 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,288 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,287 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 83,955 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 excessively binding overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

oil leaks from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2018 74,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

significant engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2017 62,978 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 62,978 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 51,454 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,105 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 32,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,956 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 ZMZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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