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RJ59 YKU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,089 mi
Last recorded86,089 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 YKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,596 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 74,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,156 miles

O/S/F side repeater lense broken

Stone chip in screen

Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,156 miles

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

Stone chip in screen

N/S/F wiper split, not clearing screen

O/S/F side repeater lense broken

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,184 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 44,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,481 miles

nearside front disc slight corrosion and pitting

offside front disc slight corrosion and pitting

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,489 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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RJ59 YKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ59 YKU, 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 RJ59 YKU registered?

RJ59 YKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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