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AF59 YPL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 82,516 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator , LED, lens damaged as well (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,929 miles

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

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,594 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,867 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror indicator lens damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,870 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Inner Sides of Discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Fail 7 Sep 2017 48,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,263 miles

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 3,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 34,416 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,632 miles

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

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

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 YPL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,784cc petrol 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 YPL, 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 YPL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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