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YP59 FAJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,658 mi
Last recorded166,658 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 FAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 166,658 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 166,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 160,187 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 160,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [inner edge low] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 153,060 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 153,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2. [pitted[corroded]. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 141,005 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 141,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 129,558 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 110,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 110,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 103,114 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 96,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes fluctuating,advise repair asap

nearside front tyre worn to 2.1mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

tyre size 205/60/15 91W

Pass 3 Jan 2015 96,341 miles

front brakes fluctuating,advise repair asap

nearside front tyre worn to 2.1mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

tyre size 205/60/15 91W

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,450 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 61,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YP59 FAJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP59 FAJ, 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 YP59 FAJ registered?

YP59 FAJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YP59 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 FAJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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