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SN59 GAX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 167,259 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working headlamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,536 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,956 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,179 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,894 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,467 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,478 miles

oil level low

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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SN59 GAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SN59 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 SN59 GAX registered?

SN59 GAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is SN59 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN59 GAX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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