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OY09 YKW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

291,323 mi
Last recorded291,323 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 291,323 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 291,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

drivers seat belt fraying

some leds inop centre stop light

tpms light not illuminating

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 274,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 255,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 255,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 237,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 213,305 miles

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

engine undertray slightly loose

noise o/s front suspension but no obvious faults

Fail 9 Mar 2015 213,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray slightly loose

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

noise o/s front suspension but no obvious faults

Pass 12 Mar 2014 177,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators faded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 177,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators faded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 154,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators faded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 122,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 94,291 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,268 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 YKW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY09 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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