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GY09 VVO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2026 97,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,989 miles

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2025 93,877 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,318 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Bottom of windsreen cracked

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,163 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,719 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads and offside outer pad worn wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2018 43,677 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads and offside outer pad worn wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,052 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 VVO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY09 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

GY09 VVO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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