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YF59 PYW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,853 mi
Last recorded89,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 PYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 89,853 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,250 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 80,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,966 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to lift inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2020 60,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to lift inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,576 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,745 miles

Nearside Rear tyre lifting on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre lifting on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2018 55,745 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre lifting on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre lifting on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,261 miles

Engine bay covers and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,432 miles

engine bay covered and under vehicle covered

Fail 9 Nov 2015 45,432 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay covered and under vehicle covered

Fail 24 Nov 2014 38,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front wheelarch, n/s and o/s of front bumper and n/s front wing scratched/scuffed

under vehicle covered

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,766 miles

o/s front wheelarch, n/s and o/s of front bumper and n/s front wing scratched/scuffed

under vehicle covered

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,449 miles

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

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 PYW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

YF59 PYW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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