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GJ59 ZKS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,399 mi
Last recorded71,399 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,399 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 62,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 62,933 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 55,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of gases behind centre silencer/ crack developing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small split developing in exhaust behind silencer in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 55,444 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small split developing in exhaust behind silencer in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small split developing in exhaust behind silencer in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of rear axle, exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of rear axle, exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,819 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,535 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 ZKS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,784cc petrol 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 ZKS, 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 GJ59 ZKS registered?

GJ59 ZKS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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