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GV58 VCA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

336,374 mi
Last recorded336,374 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 VCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 336,374 miles

All rear bushes cracked and perished

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2025 336,374 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear bushes cracked and perished

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 333,723 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 333,723 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Outer Direction indicator not working x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 326,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All round (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 326,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All round (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 314,851 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer bushes, ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 302,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 274,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter leaking grease

Offside Weak headlight output

Rear brake pads low and discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2019 274,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter leaking grease

Offside Weak headlight output

Rear brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2018 251,262 miles

Offside Front Antiroll bar link gaiter split

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Slight play in nearside front antiroll link

Pass 24 Apr 2018 233,427 miles

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 10 Jul 2017 204,990 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 10 Jul 2017 204,990 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 181,660 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 160,840 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 145,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 128,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 128,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,830 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 84,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,334 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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GV58 VCA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV58 VCA, 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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GV58 VCA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2009.

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