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RJ59 YKZ

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,839 mi
Last recorded170,839 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 YKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 170,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 163,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 157,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 157,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 146,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked slightly

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light not fully illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear general slight surface corrosion to rear beam and underside

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 21 Dec 2021 146,677 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp / sleeve no longer attached securely (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower gaiter also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked slightly

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light not fully illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear general slight surface corrosion to rear beam and underside

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 19 Dec 2020 140,582 miles

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

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 4 Jan 2020 119,529 miles

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

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))

Rear both rear bump stops split and perished

Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,204 miles

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

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))

emissions to clean to detected on accelration

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2018 96,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

emissions to clean to detected on accelration

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2017 73,137 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 73,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,922 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 52,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 45,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to osr and nsr seats

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2012 30,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YKZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 YKZ, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ59 YKZ is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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