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PY09 WGJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,424 mi
Last recorded104,424 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 WGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 104,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,425 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,732 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,054 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

No gas blast detected time of test

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines and other components

Fail 23 Sep 2020 89,865 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

No gas blast detected time of test

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines and other components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 81,804 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,672 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,495 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,877 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,346 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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PY09 WGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PY09 WGJ, 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 PY09 WGJ registered?

PY09 WGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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The MOT history for PY09 WGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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