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GF59 BYB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,351 mi
Last recorded147,351 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 BYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 147,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 May 2025 127,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 122,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,201 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,201 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 86,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,762 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 75,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,405 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread section step pattern.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 52,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear Tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,915 miles

checked nearside /centre rear /nearside front seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front windscreen centre has small stone chip damage.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished up quite a lot on tread section.

offside front tyre has nail in tread section.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,375 miles

Both front pads are wearing thin

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,110 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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GF59 BYB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GF59 BYB, 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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GF59 BYB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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