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GJ58 VEX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,858 mi
Last recorded199,858 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 199,858 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 188,251 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 188,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 175,892 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 160,086 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 160,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 144,241 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Front tyre tread depths worn low

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear side light has a light source not illuminating (upper)

Offside rear drop link slight play

Offside stop light lens damaged and taped up close to 50% obstruction

Rear indicators fading

Subframe centre bush heavily deteriorated

nearside front indicator fading

nearside outer sill damaged within nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area

Fail 22 Dec 2015 144,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate obstructed by tape (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Front tyre tread depths worn low

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear side light has a light source not illuminating (upper)

Offside rear drop link slight play

Offside stop light lens damaged and taped up close to 50% obstruction

Rear indicators fading

Subframe centre bush heavily deteriorated

nearside front indicator fading

nearside outer sill damaged within nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area

Pass 23 Dec 2014 124,197 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2014 124,153 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,616 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 103,616 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 80,225 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,661 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 57,661 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 470 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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GJ58 VEX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ58 VEX, 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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GJ58 VEX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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