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YG59 UOK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

296,152 mi
Last recorded296,152 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 296,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 257,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 257,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 257,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint outer (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 234,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 208,711 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 208,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 176,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 137,074 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,279 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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YG59 UOK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG59 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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