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SL59 GCK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,217 mi
Last recorded65,217 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 GCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,330 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,926 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 52,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,204 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,758 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 40,691 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,351 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 32,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,952 miles

corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,806 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 GCK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GCK, 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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SL59 GCK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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