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GV59 RXX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,401 mi
Last recorded160,401 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 RXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 160,401 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 157,617 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 157,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 153,011 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 153,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 147,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2023 147,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2022 141,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,879 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,611 miles

damage to offside tyre inner wall but not down to cords

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,872 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 RXX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

GV59 RXX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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