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DG59 YGD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,689 mi
Last recorded143,689 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 YGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 143,689 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; see inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement see both sides; console bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, both sides; more evident towards rear of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,536 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,292 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 76,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG59 YGD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG59 YGD, 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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DG59 YGD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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