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AF59 YSE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,210 mi
Last recorded187,210 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 187,210 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 187,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 157,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 157,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,160 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 132,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 119,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,409 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,551 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 111,406 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,428 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,376 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight high and low spots on inner edge of tyre.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,008 miles

both front tyres have 3mm remaining.

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 74,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres have 3mm remaining.

bulb warning light on dash

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge.

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

offside rear tyre staring to wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,436 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 YSE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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