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GL59 HJG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,524 mi
Last recorded132,524 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 HJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 132,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 132,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,125 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 123,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 114,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 114,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,138 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,327 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 8 Dec 2021 101,327 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,359 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,142 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 86,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,922 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,922 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,308 miles

Both front tyres uneven wearing inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,577 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,022 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,746 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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GL59 HJG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL59 HJG, 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 GL59 HJG registered?

GL59 HJG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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