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YF59 GDU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

230,295 mi
Last recorded230,295 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 230,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 230,291 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 208,191 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 208,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 191,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 182,464 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 15 Feb 2019 161,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 141,956 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 141,956 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tracking advised

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 123,336 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 123,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 98,019 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake tight in operation

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Tyre size 205/55/16 91v

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 98,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake tight in operation

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Tyre size 205/55/16 91v

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 75,487 miles

front disc worn........

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 32,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GDU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 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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YF59 GDU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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