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HY09 VSP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,183 mi
Last recorded124,183 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 VSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 124,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,082 miles

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

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

Rear both shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,600 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,741 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,884 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,983 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,510 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

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 VSP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

HY09 VSP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is HY09 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 VSP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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