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YC59 SKF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,097 mi
Last recorded185,097 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 SKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 185,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 171,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 151,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,269 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 139,269 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 127,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small ships on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack along the bottom of the screen but not interfering with the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,624 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack along the bottom of the screen but not interfering with the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,453 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,483 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,761 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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YC59 SKF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC59 SKF, 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 YC59 SKF registered?

YC59 SKF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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