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YC09 DGZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,756 mi
Last recorded166,756 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 DGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 166,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 148,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,109 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 13 Feb 2023 111,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front bumper damage

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,704 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,619 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 74,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 57,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 57,107 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 52,696 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 52,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 45,955 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 45,955 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 40,576 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,659 miles

hand brake lever slightly stiff[operation not impared],very slight judder from front brakes

Pass 13 May 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,545 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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YC09 DGZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YC09 DGZ, 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 YC09 DGZ registered?

YC09 DGZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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