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FK05 YOV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK05 YOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 148,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 140,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 133,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 98,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,846 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,846 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,070 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,836 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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FK05 YOV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FK05 YOV, 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 FK05 YOV registered?

FK05 YOV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is FK05 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FK05 YOV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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