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GV56 DAD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,048 mi
Last recorded109,048 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 109,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle surface rust

Fail 13 Nov 2024 105,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,971 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 94,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 81,984 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 64,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and 1.7mm Nearside front tyre 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,599 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 31,064 miles

slight wear rear tyres inner edge

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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GV56 DAD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV56 DAD, 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 GV56 DAD registered?

GV56 DAD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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