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YP59 XZT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,315 mi
Last recorded168,315 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 168,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 150,486 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 150,486 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 133,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 133,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,360 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 98,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,704 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 78,704 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/60/15/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/60/15/91V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/60/15/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/60/15/91V (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled screen wash 2L (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,507 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 62,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 54,613 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,886 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
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 XZT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

YP59 XZT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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