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OY59 SJO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,533 mi
Last recorded175,533 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 175,533 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 175,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 174,088 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose at inner end, clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,330 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light affected by seat belt light

Fail 5 Dec 2023 171,302 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light affected by seat belt light

Pass 20 Dec 2022 168,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 166,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 164,589 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 164,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 162,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 159,715 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 156,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 152,876 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 152,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance LED strip in mirror head (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 146,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,494 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 134,087 miles

child seats fitted to rear of vehicle at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boot small clip ends leaking grease slightly not split at time of test.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 134,057 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear of vehicle at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boot small clip ends leaking grease slightly not split at time of test.

o/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,331 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 121,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,693 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OY59 SJO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OY59 SJO, 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 OY59 SJO registered?

OY59 SJO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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