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GL59 OVH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

248,590 mi
Last recorded248,590 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 OVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 248,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 213,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 166,851 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged. Working correctly

Fail 20 May 2019 166,850 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged. Working correctly

Pass 15 May 2018 140,682 miles

offside rear tyre worn irregularly on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 119,350 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 119,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 99,890 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulb warning light on dash

Fail 20 May 2016 99,890 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulb warning light on dash

Fail 17 May 2016 99,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,385 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 59,651 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 59,641 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre badly worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,713 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 OVH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

GL59 OVH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is GL59 OVH safe to buy?

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