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SL59 GAX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,943 mi
Last recorded216,943 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2016 216,943 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

squeal from auxillary belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,929 miles

both outer sills have been damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2015 136,929 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both outer sills have been damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

n/s/r tyre feathering on edges.

n/s/r tyre has 3mm tread remaining.

o/s/r tyre feathering on edges.

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread remaining.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,151 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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SL59 GAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL59 GAX, 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 SL59 GAX registered?

SL59 GAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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