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HY09 AUA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

226,588 mi
Last recorded226,588 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 AUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 226,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 226,358 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 226,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 226,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 224,643 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 221,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 221,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 217,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Fail 31 May 2019 217,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 17 May 2018 213,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and has age related cracking

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at the bottom of the a zone offside front and has damage to bottom of windscreen nearside lower part of screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 213,844 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs nearside and offside inner faces corroded and badly lipped affecting braking area of discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm forward and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working in the wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and has age related cracking

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at the bottom of the a zone offside front and has damage to bottom of windscreen nearside lower part of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 174,459 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 174,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,423 miles

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,660 miles

rear tyres are feathering on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres are feathering on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY09 AUA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY09 AUA, 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 HY09 AUA registered?

HY09 AUA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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