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GJ59 TXF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,675 mi
Last recorded130,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 TXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 130,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 129,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2025 129,266 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2024 124,922 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 124,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 105,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 105,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn heavily inside edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,479 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,256 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (BRIDGESTONE) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 15,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,585 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 TXF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ59 TXF, 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 TXF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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