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GL09 ARO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ARO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 69,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,855 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 66,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,976 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also near limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,069 miles

Nearside Front Console bush cracking and splitting

Offside Front Console bush cracking and splitting

Offside Indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,702 miles

Nearside Front Console bush cracking

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split and cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Console bush cracking

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split and cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,454 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,291 miles

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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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GL09 ARO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GL09 ARO, 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 GL09 ARO registered?

GL09 ARO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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