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YD09 DVB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,347 mi
Last recorded140,347 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 DVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,014 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has surface rust

Pass 11 May 2022 116,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body has surface rust

Fail 11 May 2022 116,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body has surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,003 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has surface rust

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,070 miles

Exhaust gases leaking from EGR valve

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under tray

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,300 miles

Exhaust gases leaking from EGR valve

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,538 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,294 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,199 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear discs corroded

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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YD09 DVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD09 DVB, 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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YD09 DVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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