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OY09 YOD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,768 mi
Last recorded177,768 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 177,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm friction material remaining, minimum requirment 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 177,755 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre rear seat belt not working (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive knock from steering rack and pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front and rear tyres cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm friction material remaining, minimum requirment 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 151,984 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 125,402 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 111,615 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 111,615 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,601 miles

Both front tyres worn in centre.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,601 miles

Both front tyres worn in centre.

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YOD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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