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GX59 RDO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,362 mi
Last recorded205,362 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 RDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 205,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 192,164 miles

HIGH HAND BRAKE LEVER , NEAR SIDE CALIPER ARM NOT FULLY RETURNING HOME

Pass 29 Aug 2024 177,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 160,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 144,395 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Shock cover failed/adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Shock cover failed/adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,133 miles

all road tyres tread low and worn on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2018 103,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all road tyres tread low and worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,202 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,918 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,958 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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GX59 RDO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GX59 RDO, 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 GX59 RDO registered?

GX59 RDO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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