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OV59 YSL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,603 mi
Last recorded114,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 YSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 114,603 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 108,436 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,057 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear tyres starting to wear slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,132 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,254 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,665 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,075 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,162 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

handbrake lever slightly stiff

Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,334 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 26,632 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 26,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YSL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OV59 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

OV59 YSL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is OV59 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 YSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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