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HW59 GKN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,937 mi
Last recorded80,937 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 GKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 80,937 miles

Front suspension struts corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2026 80,937 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension struts corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,180 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,050 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 71,560 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,384 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,859 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 51,857 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,338 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,337 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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 22 Sep 2016 43,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,205 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,177 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 31,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,525 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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HW59 GKN 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 68.2%.

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 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 HW59 GKN, 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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HW59 GKN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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