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MX09 YSY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,857 mi
Last recorded107,857 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 YSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 107,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 107,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 97,628 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 97,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,928 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,417 miles

underside components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 71,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underside components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,159 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rearmost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres severely worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,834 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 56,824 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake pads (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,362 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 36,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,166 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,645 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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MX09 YSY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 MX09 YSY, 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 MX09 YSY registered?

MX09 YSY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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