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GK09 YFN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,545 mi
Last recorded192,545 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 192,545 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 192,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 180,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 180,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification rear bush fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification rear bush fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 170,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 170,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 161,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 155,781 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,423 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 136,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre small splits to inner sidewall

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre small splits to inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2019 136,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre small splits to inner sidewall

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre small splits to inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,346 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 110,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,181 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear shock bump stop split

Offside Rear shock bump stop split

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt broken off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape on inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear shock bump stop split

Offside Rear shock bump stop split

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,769 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,728 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,309 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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GK09 YFN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK09 YFN, 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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GK09 YFN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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