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GJ59 RWN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 RWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 133,329 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 133,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front undertray loose

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 125,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front undertray loose

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,269 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,454 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% near side. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall badly scuffed

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,062 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,168 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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GJ59 RWN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ59 RWN, 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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GJ59 RWN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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