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AF59 YCC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,226 mi
Last recorded151,226 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 151,226 miles

Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 147,757 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 147,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 144,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 144,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 137,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded & associated suspension arms

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,822 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 129,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,853 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 75,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear disc has been run hot

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,571 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of getting hot (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,275 miles

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2016 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,981 miles

both front braking discs are worn

n/s rear seat belt semi seized

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,711 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 YCC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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