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YD09 DWG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,987 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,069 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 90,069 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,357 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 84,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,001 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 74,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,858 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 66,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,694 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 53,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,794 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,329 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 29,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,335 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 24,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,897 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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YD09 DWG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD09 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

YD09 DWG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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