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LY09 BFV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 97,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 85,503 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 82,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2021 80,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,541 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Defective. When operating off side indicator, near side tale tale lights up. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split but still clears the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 75,540 miles

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

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Defective. When operating off side indicator, near side tale tale lights up. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split but still clears the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,460 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 60,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,989 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,432 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 BFV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

LY09 BFV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is LY09 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 BFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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