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LY09 AAU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,251 mi
Last recorded159,251 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 AAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 159,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 154,396 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 143,378 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 131,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 124,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 113,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 102,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 76,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 63,863 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 May 2017 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 52,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 32,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres tread cracked and both inner edges wearing unevenly.

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 May 2013 21,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

no emission readings LOW EMITTER

offside rear tyre has two nails in the tread

Pass 9 May 2012 9,190 miles

front sidelamps in headlamps inoperative, advised by Skoda that this is correct for this model.

Fail 7 May 2012 9,190 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LY09 AAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LY09 AAU, 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 LY09 AAU registered?

LY09 AAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 AAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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