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YY59 AZD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,598 mi
Last recorded178,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 178,598 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 178,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 161,927 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 139,871 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked . Exhaust still secured

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed but not allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed but not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed but not allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed but not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,077 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 17 Sep 2019 84,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,561 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,788 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 AZD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AZD, 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 AZD registered?

YY59 AZD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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