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YD09 VUO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

375,726 mi
Last recorded375,726 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 375,726 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 343,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 309,484 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 309,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 283,762 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 283,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 255,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 220,573 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 220,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 175,491 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 175,489 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 128,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VUO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

YD09 VUO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is YD09 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 VUO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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