2009 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · JA56 GAR
2009 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 134,669 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA56 GAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 134,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA56 GAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (JA56 GAR) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JA56 GAR Mileage History
- 31/01/2023113,990 mi
- 19/01/2024116,250 mi+2,260 mi
- 03/02/2025125,745 mi+9,495 mi
- 12/02/2025125,745 mi
- 23/01/2026134,669 mi+8,924 mi
Average of roughly 6,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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