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YF59 GDO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

307,235 mi
Last recorded307,235 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 GDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 307,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 277,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 277,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 233,763 miles

Offside Front slight play in link rod

Fail 10 Feb 2018 233,763 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in link rod

Pass 11 Feb 2017 193,996 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 193,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 157,268 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,278 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 84,278 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,076 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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YF59 GDO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF59 GDO, 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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What year was YF59 GDO registered?

YF59 GDO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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