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YL59 GSU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 GSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 117,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,274 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,011 miles

o/s sill damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s sill damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 133,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 128,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,724 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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YL59 GSU 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 84.6%.

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 YL59 GSU, 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 YL59 GSU registered?

YL59 GSU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YL59 GSU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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