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GL09 ZPF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,132 mi
Last recorded176,132 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ZPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 176,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 162,518 miles

Emissions close to legal limits

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2023 158,353 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 5 Oct 2022 143,493 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,306 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 112,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,625 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,979 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 57,892 miles

considerable movement in both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings

Fail 27 May 2015 57,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

considerable movement in both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings

Pass 29 May 2014 46,923 miles

surface cracks and perish marks in tyres

Pass 29 May 2013 38,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,844 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 ZPF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPF, 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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GL09 ZPF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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