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GU59 XUF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,420 mi
Last recorded198,420 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 XUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 198,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 179,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 156,316 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,294 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,864 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear Brake pads starting to get low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,864 miles

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

rear Brake pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,362 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28 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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GU59 XUF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU59 XUF, 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 GU59 XUF registered?

GU59 XUF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is GU59 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 XUF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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