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GF09 YGU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,302 mi
Last recorded206,302 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 206,302 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 204,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Rear Both sides parking light dim

Pass 23 Nov 2020 184,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 150,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,991 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 146,991 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 137,502 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 137,502 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 128,887 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 112,848 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 112,848 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,460 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,418 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,892 miles

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)

nearside rear inner brake pad appears low

parking brake mechanism stiff

rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

nearside rear inner brake pad appears low

parking brake mechanism stiff

rear tyres cracking

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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GF09 YGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF09 YGU, 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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GF09 YGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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