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YG59 RYX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires13 Dec 2026

Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,920 mi

Last recorded197,920 miles

Recorded on24 Nov 2025

Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 RYX

MakeSkoda

ModelOctavia

Year2009

ColourBlack

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail

Pass 24 Nov 2025 197,920 miles

Fail 19 Nov 2025 197,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 191,025 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever reserve travel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 191,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever reserve travel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 179,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 179,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 172,932 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

oil leak under covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2022 172,932 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

oil leak under covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 165,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 157,622 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 139,543 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 128,011 miles

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

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 109,381 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 91,398 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 83,838 miles

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,800 miles

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,797 miles

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,388 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

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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YG59 RYX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG59 RYX, 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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YG59 RYX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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