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YG09 UGL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,643 mi
Last recorded123,643 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 123,643 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 123,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside mirror dull

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,403 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,401 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,560 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,835 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,323 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,361 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,277 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 56,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,238 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear bump stop perished

rear tyres show advanced signs of treadwear

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,339 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre at 3mm on edges.

offside rear tyre at 3mm on inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,889 miles

veryslight judder from o/s/f brake,slight damage to o/s side repeator unit

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,741 miles

offside indicator repeter lens cracked

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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YG09 UGL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG09 UGL, 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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YG09 UGL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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