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YG09 ZDL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ZDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 155,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale faulty/ illuminated when indicator not on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 151,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 149,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 143,274 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 139,198 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 130,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 118,548 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,534 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,229 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,229 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,219 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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YG09 ZDL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDL, 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 YG09 ZDL registered?

YG09 ZDL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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