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YF09 UAM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,642 mi
Last recorded94,642 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 94,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,239 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,239 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,030 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 77,030 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,825 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,916 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 48,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 44,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 40,588 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 40,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 37,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 34,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,736 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyre casings out of shape

Pass 26 May 2015 30,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyre casings out of shape and cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 26,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2013 21,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,781 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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YF09 UAM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF09 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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