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AK09 YTY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,430 mi
Last recorded161,430 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 161,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 160,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 160,571 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 160,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 155,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 150,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 135,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 121,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 121,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2018 110,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2018 110,799 miles

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2017 101,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2016 88,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight uneven wear to inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear to the inside edge

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear outer seats

Pass 7 May 2015 74,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 48,024 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 14 May 2012 37,893 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

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 YTY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK09 YTY, 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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AK09 YTY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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