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YC59 SLZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,514 mi
Last recorded112,514 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 SLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 112,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 106,461 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 106,461 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 102,381 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 102,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 93,928 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 87,333 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 87,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,351 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,294 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 79,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,524 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,865 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 42,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,184 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 SLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC59 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

YC59 SLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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