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GF59 YLC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 YLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,373 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector lamp damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,310 miles

orange brake pad warning light on dash

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,423 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,890 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Side & Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,886 miles

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

Both rear tyres blocking BADLY

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Side & Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,334 miles

Both rear tyres blocking

Under & Side trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,334 miles

Both rear tyres blocking

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

Under & Side trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,216 miles

Both rear tyres stepping inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,196 miles

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,249 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 YLC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

GF59 YLC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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