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OY09 YKG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,288 mi
Last recorded149,288 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 149,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 149,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault code cleared . (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 145,304 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 145,252 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to suspension fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,013 miles

Full under tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 126,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 123,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 118,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,659 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,816 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,677 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 61,677 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2012 43,834 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 YKG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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