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AD09 GDU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,092 mi
Last recorded170,092 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 170,092 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 159,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,382 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 149,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2022 135,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,479 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,142 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,959 miles

offside front brake discs slightly worn and scored

service light on

Pass 31 May 2012 34,750 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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AD09 GDU 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 87.5%.

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 AD09 GDU, 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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AD09 GDU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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