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GY09 EUM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,151 mi
Last recorded148,151 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 EUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 148,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

light output o/s dip beam slightly reduced

rear brake pads starting to wear

Fail 1 Jun 2017 148,143 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

light output o/s dip beam slightly reduced

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,245 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 130,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 208,333 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine roll restrictor worn

Fail 16 Apr 2014 207,211 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine roll restrictor worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 177,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2012 141,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2012 141,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,684 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,973 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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GY09 EUM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GY09 EUM, 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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GY09 EUM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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