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AK09 MYC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,448 mi
Last recorded173,448 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 173,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker top mount slight sticking/jarring (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 167,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 161,644 miles

Central chip in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 161,627 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central chip in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,923 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 125,438 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight noise

centre rear seat belt cover missing

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 125,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside poor (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight noise

centre rear seat belt cover missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear centre seat belt cover missing

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear centre seat belt cover missing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,926 miles

Centre rear seatbelt receiver has its plastic covers detached

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,851 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre rear seatbelt receiver has its plastic covers detached

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 55,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,515 miles

bonnet release insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2012 41,515 miles

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

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

bonnet release insecure

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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AK09 MYC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AK09 MYC, 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 AK09 MYC registered?

AK09 MYC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is AK09 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 MYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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