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GL09 ARU

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

260,299 mi
Last recorded260,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ARU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2017 260,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 221,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 201,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 169,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 164,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 158,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,315 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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GL09 ARU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

GL09 ARU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is GL09 ARU safe to buy?

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