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OY09 YXO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

322,691 mi
Last recorded322,691 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 322,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 322,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 309,646 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 309,627 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high manual up down adjuster inop (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 299,794 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top edge cracked, not effecting view (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 257,756 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 257,756 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure securing bolt loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 214,178 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 214,147 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 192,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r/tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 192,018 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r/tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 177,864 miles

front shock absorbers slight leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 169,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,167 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,453 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 YXO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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