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GF59 BYK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

264,236 mi
Last recorded264,236 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 BYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 264,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 263,736 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 250,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 237,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 222,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 208,839 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 194,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 194,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 179,424 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 170,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 167,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear and nearside rear bump stops deteriorated but still usable

Pass 1 May 2014 152,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 139,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 93,808 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,789 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 56,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 15 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 BYK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BYK, 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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What year was GF59 BYK registered?

GF59 BYK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is GF59 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 BYK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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