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GX59 YCU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,679 mi
Last recorded115,679 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 YCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 115,679 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damage

Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 112,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,429 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 100,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,233 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,491 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2019 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,658 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,567 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,138 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,475 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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GX59 YCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX59 YCU, 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 GX59 YCU registered?

GX59 YCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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