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GV59 EXX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

215,296 mi
Last recorded215,296 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 EXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 215,296 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the default level of 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 212,629 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 210,472 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly smoky exhaust (close to the 1.50 limit ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn uneven o/s very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 208,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 194,460 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 188,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 183,464 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 171,154 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin No Limit (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2017 158,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 147,339 miles

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 6 Dec 2016 146,513 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 17 Jun 2016 133,691 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,748 miles

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 11 Dec 2015 119,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm HP 205/60R15 V (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,182 miles

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

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

front wipers are starting to smear

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,044 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2012 58,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,083 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 8,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 1,466 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 EXX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV59 EXX, 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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GV59 EXX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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