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GY59 VMA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,751 mi
Last recorded140,751 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 140,751 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 124,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,676 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inside edge and tread depth low--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped tread on inside edge--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 103,334 miles

Emissions not detected

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 103,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure located on inside side wall--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1mm on inside edge--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,950 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing. ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing. ()

Under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing. ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing. ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,517 miles

Emissions too clean for test.

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Emissions too clean for test.

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,799 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 VMA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMA, 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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GY59 VMA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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