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GF19 BYD

2019 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,074 mi
Last recorded55,074 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2019 Skoda Octavia45,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF19 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 55,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 35,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 28,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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GF19 BYD is a 2019 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 45,737 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 GF19 BYD, 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 7 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF19 BYD registered?

GF19 BYD is a 2019 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2019.

Is GF19 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF19 BYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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