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YF09 EPZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,025 mi
Last recorded289,025 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 EPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 289,025 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 227,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 160,021 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 135,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear scrubbing off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 135,746 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both front arm rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 113,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 113,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 92,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 92,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working lower (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure door aperture (1.9.2a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 67,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 67,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 43,054 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front seatbelts show slight signs of fluffing to the webbing

front tyres show signs of treadwear

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,080 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 28,080 miles

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

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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YF09 EPZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF09 EPZ, 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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YF09 EPZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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