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YD09 DVU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

206,988 mi
Last recorded206,988 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 DVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 206,988 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 205,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 191,896 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 141,291 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 141,287 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 94,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,299 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DVU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 DVU, 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 YD09 DVU registered?

YD09 DVU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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