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PY59 GKN

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,952 mi
Last recorded83,952 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 GKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,952 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,789 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,051 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 33,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,028 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 20,025 miles

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

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

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 GKN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY59 GKN, 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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PY59 GKN is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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