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PY59 GKG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,735 mi
Last recorded132,735 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 GKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,735 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 132,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including associated suspension arms. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,732 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both lower suspension arms too. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 114,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,591 miles

no electric windows working

Fail 15 Dec 2021 110,591 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

no electric windows working

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,421 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,373 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,621 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 84,621 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,320 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,122 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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PY59 GKG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY59 GKG, 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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PY59 GKG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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