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YD09 SXU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

209,137 mi
Last recorded209,137 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 SXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 209,137 miles

heavy oil leak on engine, please check and repair as necessary.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 191,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 191,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 174,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer sill small hole.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 174,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer sill small hole.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 156,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,802 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner EDGE

Fail 11 Dec 2017 137,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner EDGE

Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,598 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,410 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 16 Dec 2016 105,410 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,124 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 105,124 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 97,295 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover deteriated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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