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AF59 YAY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,637 mi
Last recorded131,637 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 131,637 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

mirror control switch insecure

n/s/f tyre racking in tread

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f door lock faulty

rear suspension components corroded

side repeaters deteriorated

track rod end boots deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2026 131,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges in tread (195/65r15 91h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

mirror control switch insecure

n/s/f tyre racking in tread

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f door lock faulty

rear suspension components corroded

side repeaters deteriorated

track rod end boots deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,456 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn to approx. 2mm

o/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 100,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,514 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,514 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,879 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,555 miles

N/S/F shock absorber damp

O/S/R reflector cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F shock absorber damp

O/S/R reflector cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,283 miles

All four tyres perished

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

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Rear tyres worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators in places

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 34,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,043 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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AF59 YAY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF59 YAY, 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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AF59 YAY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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