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GK59 ZFU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,314 mi
Last recorded152,314 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ZFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 152,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 148,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2022 143,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2020 125,384 miles

under trays and covers unable to access all testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,559 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,048 miles

front tyres are starting to wear on edges and have 3mm of tread left

rear tyres are starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,857 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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GK59 ZFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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