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SL59 GKD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,789 mi
Last recorded205,789 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 GKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 205,789 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 205,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 203,469 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 203,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise(front discs &pads 80% worn)

Pass 22 Oct 2019 199,352 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 199,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 184,879 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

advise(rear tyres marginal on edge & nail in tread on osr)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 180,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 179,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 179,051 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 179,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 177,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 177,096 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 149,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,665 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Oct 2012 114,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,856 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 GKD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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