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OV59 UPY

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,521 mi
Last recorded172,521 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 172,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,019 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 154,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 141,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 131,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 131,718 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated with play, these items have just met requirements

N/s/r tyre is worn near limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high >>>DONE<<< (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high >>>DONE<<< (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 114,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 114,218 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

damage to off side front abs wire

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,580 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,017 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear and worn to limit

uneven wear near side front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,859 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,571 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,692 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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OV59 UPY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 OV59 UPY, 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 OV59 UPY registered?

OV59 UPY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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