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YG59 ZNP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,633 mi
Last recorded139,633 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ZNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 139,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 139,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 134,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill damaged at rear and corroded at front

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 133,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill damaged at rear and corroded at front

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,005 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2022 124,005 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,477 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,394 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear seat belts will require checking when dog cage removed on retest

Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Rear handbrake effort only just passed 16%

brake warning light fault

Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 100,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,568 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2018 89,242 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,223 miles

rear washer inop

Fail 15 Sep 2017 78,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear washer inop

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% left (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% right (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,190 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZNP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ZNP, 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 ZNP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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