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GF59 YKZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,077 mi
Last recorded192,077 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 YKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 192,077 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 192,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 187,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 187,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 176,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen badly cracked n/s (not in drivers view)

Fail 24 Feb 2020 176,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen badly cracked n/s (not in drivers view)

Pass 15 Jan 2019 244,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 142,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,888 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front control arms forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 138,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front control arms forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 127,747 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner most edges

Wishbone bushes have slight movement.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 106,404 miles

Check engine light on.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,404 miles

Check engine light on.

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,862 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,812 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 43,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,048 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,377 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 YKZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF59 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

GF59 YKZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is GF59 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 YKZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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