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CU09 FYH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

219,500 mi
Last recorded219,500 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 FYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 219,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 219,500 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 207,885 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 207,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 191,237 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 191,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 176,030 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 176,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 162,343 miles

both front shock absorbers feels weak slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2021 162,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers feels weak slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2021 153,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,851 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 141,630 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

Fail 13 Feb 2020 141,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cylinder bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 128,571 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,623 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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CU09 FYH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CU09 FYH, 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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CU09 FYH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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