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YP59 YDW

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,609 mi
Last recorded195,609 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 YDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 195,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight damage to outer sill

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 195,609 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight damage to outer sill

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2024 186,448 miles

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2023 176,922 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 176,922 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened poss top mount damage due to spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 164,450 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 164,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Dec 2021 151,484 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 151,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,963 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 139,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2019 132,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,886 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 119,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 107,114 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 107,114 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,546 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 92,546 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,669 miles

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

rear tyres stepped

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,669 miles

rear tyres stepped

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,668 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 YDW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 YDW, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YP59 YDW is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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