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WJ59 GXX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 GXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 94,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,816 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,886 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 50,399 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,183 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both rear tyres inner tread distorted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,141 miles

both rear indicators showing slight white light

nail in nearside rear tyre pressure low

wiper blades poor

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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WJ59 GXX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WJ59 GXX, 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 WJ59 GXX registered?

WJ59 GXX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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