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GL59 WKZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,768 mi
Last recorded80,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 WKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker bump stop adrift

Fail 23 Feb 2021 79,450 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Shocker bump stop adrift

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 12 Feb 2019 69,242 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,510 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 63,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,131 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 46,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear tyres mis-shaped

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 WKZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

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

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