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AF59 YDS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,770 mi
Last recorded153,770 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 153,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 152,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 146,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 139,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 130,890 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 122,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 112,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 86,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,293 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 41,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,162 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YDS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF59 YDS, 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 AF59 YDS registered?

AF59 YDS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is AF59 YDS safe to buy?

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