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YX59 YSP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,308 mi
Last recorded157,308 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,735 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 142,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 122,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,152 miles

Electrical wiring insecure from battery positive (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,152 miles

nail in nsr tyre and feathered

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nsr tyre and feathered

nsr side light has one bulb inop

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,999 miles

Nearside Front 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)

all wipers are smearing slightly

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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YX59 YSP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX59 YSP, 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 YX59 YSP registered?

YX59 YSP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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