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GV59 DZF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,399 mi
Last recorded109,399 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 DZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 109,399 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 109,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms console bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 100,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms console bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,300 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,368 miles

Oil leak Rear of engine

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,022 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished within tread area

Offside Rear tyre perished within tread area

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,712 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,072 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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GV59 DZF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV59 DZF, 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 GV59 DZF registered?

GV59 DZF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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