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WG09 LYS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,230 mi
Last recorded220,230 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 LYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 220,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Sill been filled and painted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and offside sill to floors (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 220,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And close to limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine man/light on dash

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and offside sill to floors (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 196,241 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no sr given

Fail 5 Oct 2016 196,241 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement os/f ns/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no sr given

Pass 10 Oct 2015 166,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 160,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 151,075 miles

front tyres on limit-n/s sill slightly damaged-rear brake pads on limit-

Pass 17 Jul 2012 131,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG09 LYS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG09 LYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG09 LYS registered?

WG09 LYS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is WG09 LYS safe to buy?

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