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AD09 GFU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,679 mi
Last recorded176,679 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 GFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 176,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 176,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2022 175,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 171,104 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 May 2021 171,104 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 167,250 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 17 May 2019 161,984 miles

Both front wiper blades are poor

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has around 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 161,942 miles

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

Both front wiper blades are poor

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has around 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 156,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides. (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished & wearing on inner edges

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 22 May 2017 151,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear ( both sides ) (2.4.G.2)

engine & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside rear tyre perished.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 147,143 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front lower rear suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 128,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 100,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,656 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 GFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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