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GF09 YHW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,963 mi
Last recorded180,963 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 YHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 180,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 172,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 148,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 136,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,259 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 126,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,665 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,286 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THERE IS A NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,857 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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GF09 YHW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF09 YHW, 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 GF09 YHW registered?

GF09 YHW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is GF09 YHW safe to buy?

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