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OY09 YXM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,961 mi
Last recorded162,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 162,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2025 159,479 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 159,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 156,724 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 156,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 153,865 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 150,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear shock bumpstop/gator broken

offside rear shock bumpstop/gator broken

Fail 25 May 2022 150,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear shock bumpstop/gator broken

offside rear shock bumpstop/gator broken

Pass 25 May 2021 140,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 128,791 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops broken

Fail 8 Jun 2020 128,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops broken

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,582 miles

both rear shock absorber gaiters broken

Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,576 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,862 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop broken

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,931 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,429 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,428 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brakes only just meet requirements adjustment or repair required

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,332 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YXM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YXM, 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 OY09 YXM registered?

OY09 YXM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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