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WR59 GAX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,425 mi
Last recorded161,425 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 161,425 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 161,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder out of shape nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 147,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x15 inner shoulder worn/cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn/cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,937 miles

parking brake imbalance advise adjustment or inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2024 134,922 miles

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

parking brake imbalance advise adjustment or inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,207 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 106,448 miles

Front both suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 106,448 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both worn smooth on inner side/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both suspension arm bushes starting ton deteriorate/split

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,732 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both suspension arm bushes starting ton deteriorate/split

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on outer face /cannot inspect both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

Fail 9 Jul 2020 87,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread starting to lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 26 Jul 2018 65,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,980 miles

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

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

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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WR59 GAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR59 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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WR59 GAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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