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HY09 OBM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 OBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,282 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,282 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,853 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,298 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,298 miles

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,577 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre has cuts in both inner and outer sidewalls-not to cord(strong advise)

slight oil stains on engine

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,577 miles

engine undertray fitted

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre has cuts in both inner and outer sidewalls-not to cord(strong advise)

slight oil stains on engine

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 OBM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

HY09 OBM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is HY09 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 OBM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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