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YB09 GUX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,356 mi
Last recorded65,356 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 GUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,356 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front pad getting low o/s/f

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are getting low.

child seat fitted n/s/r.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,442 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are getting low.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,553 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 26,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YB09 GUX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB09 GUX, 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 YB09 GUX registered?

YB09 GUX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is YB09 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 GUX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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