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YD59 SXF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,053 mi
Last recorded149,053 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 SXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 149,053 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 149,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 205/55 R 16 ( tracking out ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 205/55 R 16 ( tracking out ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 106,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,709 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 96,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,404 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 89,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 67,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,207 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 22,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YD59 SXF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YD59 SXF, 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 YD59 SXF registered?

YD59 SXF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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