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YE59 UBW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,496 mi
Last recorded207,496 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 UBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 207,496 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear parking break weak requirements just met

Pass 12 Nov 2021 195,359 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2021 195,359 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 191,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 191,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 188,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 181,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 171,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side front (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 156,807 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side front (3.5.1g)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side front (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 121,516 miles

Bonnet catch broken inside car but it opens and close ok

Nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn out from inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front wiper slight smear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing down from inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing down from inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,411 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,629 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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YE59 UBW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

YE59 UBW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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