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FG59 YTX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,698 mi
Last recorded152,698 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 YTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 152,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 145,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 140,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 136,770 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wrong blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 136,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wrong blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,303 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 124,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2021 124,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 120,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,273 miles

Advise wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,293 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 30,139 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and are slightly saw-toothed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 21,691 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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FG59 YTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 FG59 YTX, 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 FG59 YTX registered?

FG59 YTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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