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HY09 CHJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,286 mi
Last recorded153,286 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 CHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 153,286 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 147,289 miles

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

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 13 Aug 2024 141,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,284 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,899 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,997 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 15 Aug 2018 95,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,487 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,487 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative N/S & O/S (1.7.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 38,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2013 35,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,581 miles

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

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 CHJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY09 CHJ, 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 CHJ registered?

HY09 CHJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is HY09 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 CHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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