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LY09 BGU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 BGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 83,463 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,634 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 74,634 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,337 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,692 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 65,692 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,735 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2021 57,735 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,980 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 40,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 6,450 miles

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 BGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY09 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

LY09 BGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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