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YF59 ULR

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 ULR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 130,521 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale missing on odometer (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,644 miles

Generall corroding on suspension

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Left indicator bulb on dashboard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 123,642 miles

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

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

Generall corroding on suspension

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Left indicator bulb on dashboard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommend replacement with spring (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,000 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dashboard tell tail inoperative, would require replacement clocks or repair (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 115,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Caliper fault, fulcrum arm in wrong position (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dashboard tell tail inoperative, would require replacement clocks or repair (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High and stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,852 miles

All four tyres low tread 3.00MM

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall perishing ,requires replacement soon

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 101,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,462 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 93,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs and pads corroded and worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,643 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre will not plug patch ,too close to edge. ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,682 miles

front and rear inner brake pads friction material looks low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,060 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 35,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine service lamp lit

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,840 miles

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

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

engine service lamp lit

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever slightly impeded

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

Nearside rear pads getting low

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

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 ULR is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 ULR, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF59 ULR is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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