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YY59 SYU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,311 mi
Last recorded189,311 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 SYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 189,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade broken

Pass 8 Apr 2025 179,517 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 179,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 172,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seatbelt plastic housing insecure (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 172,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seatbelt plastic housing insecure (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central mid section exhaust sleeve clamps insecure

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front lower console bushes perished/cracking but not split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 166,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 157,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 145,169 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 131,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise both wiper blades worn!

advise nearside body damage (rear)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,146 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,820 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 68,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,859 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,736 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 SYU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 SYU, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY59 SYU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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