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YE59 TWJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,439 mi
Last recorded202,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 TWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 202,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 202,439 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 182,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 169,478 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 148,592 miles

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 148,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 131,243 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

Fail 12 Dec 2019 131,243 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 100,107 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,908 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,908 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 70,558 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,624 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YE59 TWJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE59 TWJ, 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 YE59 TWJ registered?

YE59 TWJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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