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GY09 JDF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

220,685 mi
Last recorded220,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 JDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 220,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 17 Jul 2026 220,685 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 4 Jul 2025 214,575 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 214,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 213,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 211,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 211,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 210,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 210,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 210,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 209,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2018 209,125 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 209,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 206,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 203,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 167,790 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 167,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 133,072 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,941 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 62,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,335 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 JDF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JDF, 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 GY09 JDF registered?

GY09 JDF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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