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GK59 ZDU

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ZDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 61,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 52,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,155 miles

Nearside rear lens cluster damaged but function is not impaired

Fail 30 Aug 2022 49,155 miles

Nearside rear lens cluster damaged but function is not impaired

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,483 miles

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,460 miles

Both front tyres wearing innner

Pass 28 Aug 2017 39,818 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,681 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 35,681 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides plus out of shape (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,537 miles

Both rear tyre treads lifted

Both rear tyres perishing

Cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZDU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ZDU, 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 GK59 ZDU registered?

GK59 ZDU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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