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SY59 XHB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,861 mi
Last recorded187,861 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 XHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 187,861 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 187,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 179,119 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 179,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 166,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 153,676 miles

Central Rear Central rear crossmember corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear under body corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear chassis rails corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear dog bone suspension arms inner and outer bush's cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear chassis rails corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under shields fitted to front and sides

Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 123,000 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,730 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 112,730 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,229 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,697 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,933 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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SY59 XHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SY59 XHB, 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 SY59 XHB registered?

SY59 XHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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