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OY09 BKU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,366 mi
Last recorded83,366 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 BKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,718 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 59,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 56,519 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded not to excess at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,206 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres on the inner tread pattern starting to become miss shaped. advise new tyres to be fitted in the near future

offside rear tyre worn close to the lower legal limit on the inner edge. will need replacing in the near future

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,012 miles

front tyres wearing thin on centre tread 225/40/18

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,352 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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OY09 BKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OY09 BKU, 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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OY09 BKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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