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OY09 YXW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 91,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 87,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 84,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,820 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,304 miles

Rear tyres low on edges

Pass 15 May 2020 70,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 51,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

hand brake lever slightly stiff to release/lower. function not impaired. Passed and advised

rear tyres uneven-wear on inner sections

sill guards / splash gauards / undercarrage trays limiting access to prescribed areas and items

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 YXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

OY09 YXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is OY09 YXW safe to buy?

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