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AF59 YUB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 159,685 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 159,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 153,839 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 153,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,572 miles

Nearside Front daytime driving light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 135,570 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime driving light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 112,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,016 miles

engine, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,645 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusty/pads low 20% and 40% /worn unevenly

front tyres low 3-4mm/perishing

o/s/r tyre low 3-4mm/slightly mishapen inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,067 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 34,067 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 YUB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

AF59 YUB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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