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LY59 GDU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,482 mi
Last recorded43,482 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 43,482 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 43,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 38,845 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 38,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,421 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 33,421 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,516 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 27,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 26,909 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 26,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 25,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 23,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 10,131 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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LY59 GDU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 LY59 GDU, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY59 GDU registered?

LY59 GDU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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The MOT history for LY59 GDU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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