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HY59 XLJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,640 mi
Last recorded115,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 XLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,856 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))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 103,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,245 miles

bay covers

Pass 3 May 2022 85,883 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 85,883 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 68,668 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 59,729 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2019 46,042 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2018 32,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,832 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY59 XLJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HY59 XLJ, 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 HY59 XLJ registered?

HY59 XLJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is HY59 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 XLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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