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GL59 UFN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,700 mi
Last recorded85,700 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 UFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 85,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,848 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2022 57,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,327 miles

DRL's NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING DETATCHED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING DETATCHED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 57,327 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO NO TIMING BELT HISTORY AVAILABLE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning ALSO FLICKERING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

DRL's NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING DETATCHED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING DETATCHED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 52,867 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Nearside sill damage

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Dec 2015 39,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Nearside sill damage

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,228 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 33,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UFN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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