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YR59 WSK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,799 mi
Last recorded142,799 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 WSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 134,260 miles

rear axle very corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 126,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 126,982 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,617 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 122,613 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,054 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,985 miles

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS RUSTY

Fail 11 Nov 2020 118,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside components rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,313 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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YR59 WSK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR59 WSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR59 WSK registered?

YR59 WSK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YR59 WSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 WSK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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