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YC59 XTH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

305,198 mi
Last recorded305,198 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XTH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 305,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 305,196 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking At Engine area (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 281,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 259,282 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 259,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 232,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 200,524 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 200,522 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 190,166 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 190,163 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 144,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,852 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,034 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 XTH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

YC59 XTH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is YC59 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 XTH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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