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GY59 OUA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 80,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 80,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,136 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside headlight frosty

Fail 29 Aug 2025 71,136 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside headlight frosty

Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,539 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread very lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,631 miles

item on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 26 Aug 2021 60,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

item on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,354 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 55,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,003 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2018 51,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front no plate cracked

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 41,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,558 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY59 OUA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY59 OUA, 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 GY59 OUA registered?

GY59 OUA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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