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SL59 GBV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe [ presented undersealed ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody presented undersealed

Fail 30 Oct 2024 95,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underbody presented undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber/alloy mount perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber/alloy mount perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,708 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both arms corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 78,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,151 miles

Front exhaust sleeve corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear suspension bushes perished

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,372 miles

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,358 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,342 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice n/s and o/s front tyres on wear indicators

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 GBV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL59 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

SL59 GBV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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