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OY09 YXN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,171 mi
Last recorded161,171 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 150,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 150,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 147,443 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 147,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 145,154 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 143,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced overhead (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 143,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced overhead (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt clasp casing damaged

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

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

Steering warning lamp came on during test

Fail 1 Nov 2020 141,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt clasp casing damaged

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

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

Steering warning lamp came on during test

Pass 28 Apr 2019 135,671 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 129,254 miles

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

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle button damaged

Pass 3 May 2017 117,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge stepping (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear seat belt release button cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt buckle release button (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,870 miles

Offside rear seat belt buckle release button damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,877 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 78,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,312 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

accident damage to n/s

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

accident damage to n/s

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 YXN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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