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YY59 AYW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,035 mi
Last recorded173,035 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 173,035 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 167,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 161,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,030 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,861 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,741 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,364 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 21 Jan 2019 93,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,209 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 84,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,387 miles

Advise rear axle brake pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,132 miles

Bulb failure light illuminated on dash indicating failed bulb.All bulbs found to be operating corretly.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,081 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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YY59 AYW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY59 AYW, 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 YY59 AYW registered?

YY59 AYW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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