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AF59 YPJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,369 mi
Last recorded89,369 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,369 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides chassis rail slight corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 89,369 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides chassis rail slight corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 90,641 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Floorplan heavy corrosion

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

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

Underneath trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2023 83,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,486 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,484 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 75,452 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 75,414 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 72,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,055 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 68,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,324 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 61,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 Sep 2018 51,281 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,214 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,303 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,584 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 YPJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YPJ, 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 YPJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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