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YC59 XTW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

278,520 mi
Last recorded278,520 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 278,520 miles

covers fitted/ oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2016 254,635 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 254,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 223,255 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 190,180 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 159,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,307 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 135,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 135,875 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 XTW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

YC59 XTW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is YC59 XTW safe to buy?

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