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SL59 GDA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,972 mi
Last recorded145,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 GDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 145,972 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 145,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 116,572 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 116,532 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Real jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch flexible hose deteriorated + leaking fluid

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Almost to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from engine auxiliary belt area

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

vaiours suspension corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 105,042 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp / sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

vaiours suspension corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 95,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advice n/s rear shocker dust cover detatched

Pass 24 May 2017 84,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 50,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,641 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 GDA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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