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YF59 PVJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,712 mi
Last recorded68,712 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 PVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 68,712 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 68,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,047 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 68,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,085 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 66,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,856 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 63,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,652 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 60,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,433 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn + boot open (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 57,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both s ides (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake stiff to return

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,858 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,994 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 37,994 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,563 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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YF59 PVJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF59 PVJ, 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 YF59 PVJ registered?

YF59 PVJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YF59 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 PVJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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