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AY59 YVZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,279 mi
Last recorded132,279 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 132,279 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 131,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 126,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 119,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF bottom ball joint dust cover badly perished but not yet split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes badly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 119,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut in tread down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF bottom ball joint dust cover badly perished but not yet split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes badly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,586 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 78,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,831 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,831 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Fail 4 Sep 2013 29,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,089 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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AY59 YVZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc 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 AY59 YVZ, 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 AY59 YVZ registered?

AY59 YVZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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