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YH59 UWZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,624 mi
Last recorded136,624 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 UWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 136,624 miles

Nearside Front inner door handle damaged

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

under covers obscuring components

Fail 4 Dec 2025 136,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated heat damage (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated heat damage (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner door handle damaged

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

under covers obscuring components

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,751 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve damage and corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body covers fitted obscuring components

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2023 121,615 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Dec 2023 121,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,328 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,858 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,517 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,907 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear brakes binding slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,439 miles

inner edge of n/s rear tyre tread worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,491 miles

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

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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YH59 UWZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 YH59 UWZ, 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 YH59 UWZ registered?

YH59 UWZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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