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GK59 TNL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,460 mi
Last recorded99,460 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 TNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 99,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 97,217 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 97,217 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 97,217 miles

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

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

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

Front All rusty

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

Pass 23 May 2023 96,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,037 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 95,037 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 90,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,054 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 77,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,470 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,920 miles

N/S/R tyre unevenly worn

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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GK59 TNL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK59 TNL, 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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GK59 TNL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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