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BD09 YCV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 YCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUSPENSIOIN BUSHES POOR CONDITION

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 21 Aug 2025 136,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUSPENSIOIN BUSHES POOR CONDITION

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 28 Aug 2024 133,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 130,175 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,324 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,324 miles

Direction indicator not working Both indicators in wing mirrors (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,242 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 122,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 117,415 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,139 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 105,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,765 miles

Nearside Front TYRE LOW

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,018 miles

osr tyre inner edge of tread is stepped.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,773 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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BD09 YCV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD09 YCV, 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 BD09 YCV registered?

BD09 YCV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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