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GL59 LXD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 LXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,848 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All sub-frame bushes on the rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes on the rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat back cannot be adjusted but is secure

Offside Front side repeater led flickering slightly when operated doesn,t effect operation

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside indicator tell tale lamp in dash board seems dim when compared to other side

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,005 miles

All suspension components surface corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater has an LED that occasionally flickers when in operation

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,624 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 53,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,656 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,172 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,200 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 LXD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL59 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

GL59 LXD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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