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GJ59 ZLX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,508 mi
Last recorded91,508 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 91,508 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,607 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 86,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge bald no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil on the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge bald no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 52,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,359 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater lamp in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 35,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,984 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,743 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 ZLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

GJ59 ZLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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