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GY59 VLX

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

245,960 mi
Last recorded245,960 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2018 245,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 245,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 215,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 204,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 188,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

undertrays fitted covering floors

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,505 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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GY59 VLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY59 VLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY59 VLX registered?

GY59 VLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is GY59 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 VLX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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