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YP59 YDY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,288 mi
Last recorded74,288 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 YDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,288 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 74,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 71,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 68,303 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 68,303 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,545 miles

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 1 Feb 2019 55,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 55,461 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,722 miles

engine underbody shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,771 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,590 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 YDY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

YP59 YDY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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