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YS59 GSU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 GSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 120,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

dash display dpf lamp illuminated, glow plug lamp flashing

dash display lamps/symbols back lit when not in use

Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre, slight wear worn to (4mm)

Offside Front tyre, wear to edges (4mm)

Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,443 miles

Front brakes, imbalance on roller brake test

Front wipers, smearing

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 117,412 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 117,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,360 miles

Both the rear tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges

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 23 Nov 2017 68,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,723 miles

Dash board fault

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,218 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,172 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 32,505 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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YS59 GSU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS59 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 YS59 GSU registered?

YS59 GSU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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