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GN59 CWV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,384 mi
Last recorded134,384 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 CWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,384 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 134,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 lim (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,948 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 127,946 miles

Exhaust system insecure center clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,983 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 107,386 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test CEN/MIRROR ()

Offside Rear Inner TYRE WORN

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test CEN/MIRROR ()

Offside Rear Inner TYRE WORN

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,586 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE VERY WORN ON EDGE

Fail 18 Oct 2017 90,586 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE VERY WORN ON EDGE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,857 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,160 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE MINIMUM LIMIT.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,550 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyres . as cuts / splits in inner side walls.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 36,009 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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GN59 CWV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN59 CWV, 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 GN59 CWV registered?

GN59 CWV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is GN59 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN59 CWV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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