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AM58 YKR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,970 mi
Last recorded169,970 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 YKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 169,970 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 165,485 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 165,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2023 130,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,482 miles

Nearside Rear shock buffer split

Offside Rear shock buffer split

Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split

Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,279 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,279 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,212 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,794 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,850 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,442 miles

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

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

rear tyres on legal limit advise changing asap

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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AM58 YKR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AM58 YKR, 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 AM58 YKR registered?

AM58 YKR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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