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YD59 SXP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,552 mi
Last recorded128,552 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 SXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 128,552 miles

reverse lights not working.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 128,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working.

Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 107,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 107,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 104,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened roll bar link bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,660 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,996 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,964 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 SXP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD59 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

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

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