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HJ59 YJM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,640 mi
Last recorded143,640 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 143,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,548 miles

Nearside Rear side light 1 of 4 not working

Fail 19 Mar 2022 138,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear side light 1 of 4 not working

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,376 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 131,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has a small cut , cords not showing

Offside Front Upper link rod ball joint cover has a small split starting

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner side wall but no cords visable

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

handbrake surround has collapsed making handbrake stiff to operate.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

handbrake surround has collapsed making handbrake stiff to operate.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,926 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,097 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,097 miles

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

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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HJ59 YJM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ59 YJM, 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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HJ59 YJM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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