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OY59 SGU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,215 mi
Last recorded193,215 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 SGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 193,215 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OS and NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 193,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OS and NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 188,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 188,490 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad broken up. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 184,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 180,538 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2023 180,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,725 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2022 172,724 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2021 175,642 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 175,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 174,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 172,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 165,222 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Sep 2018 165,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2017 154,428 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 154,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,210 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 131,209 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare wheel (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,939 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,619 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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OY59 SGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY59 SGU, 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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OY59 SGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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