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GN09 UPM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,522 mi
Last recorded137,522 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 UPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 137,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,931 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,812 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

front tyres worn inner tread to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,473 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 90,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Ns rear tyre has worn on the inner edge close to limit [225/40/18]

Os rear tyre has worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,056 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both manual headlamp adjusters are not working well

Ns rear tyre has worn unevenly on inner edge

Os front tyre is cut on inner side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,056 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both manual headlamp adjusters are not working well

Ns rear tyre has worn unevenly on inner edge

Os front tyre is cut on inner side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2016 73,320 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 73,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,664 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,664 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,246 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake discs all round are corroded

Os rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge [225/40/18y]

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,850 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges [monitor]225/40/18y

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,607 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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GN09 UPM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN09 UPM, 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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GN09 UPM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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