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FY09 PYX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 PYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2026 113,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Central Lower exhaust clamp corroded, recommend to be changed

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,817 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,453 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 105,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 96,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 94,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,272 miles

SMOKE EMISSIONS FOUND TOO LOW TO MEASURE-------DEFAULT PASS

Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,421 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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FY09 PYX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY09 PYX, 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 FY09 PYX registered?

FY09 PYX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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