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YC59 XUL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,792 mi
Last recorded213,792 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 213,792 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 210,539 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 210,539 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 201,782 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 201,782 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 198,533 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 198,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 189,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 173,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 166,120 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 155,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 147,493 miles

centre exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,084 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 135,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 121,224 miles

All inner tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,154 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 XUL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUL, 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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YC59 XUL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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