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RE09 YLB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

313,406 mi
Last recorded313,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 YLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 313,406 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 304,598 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 186,986 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 120,312 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 120,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 120,148 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on

o/s rear tie bar bushes stating to perish

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2017 114,204 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 114,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,254 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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RE09 YLB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE09 YLB, 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 RE09 YLB registered?

RE09 YLB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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The MOT history for RE09 YLB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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