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AO59 YOW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,986 mi
Last recorded135,986 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,827 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 130,827 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,665 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 124,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,429 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,431 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 106,426 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,324 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 81,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,052 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 28,041 miles

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

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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AO59 YOW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO59 YOW, 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 AO59 YOW registered?

AO59 YOW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is AO59 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 YOW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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