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YH09 FVJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,667 mi
Last recorded205,667 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 205,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 205,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 183,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk (5.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/f ns/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 170,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 157,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 157,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 142,191 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 142,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2013 125,666 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 114,121 miles

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

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

both rear shockabsorber shrouds loose

Fail 4 May 2012 114,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shockabsorber shrouds loose

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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YH09 FVJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH09 FVJ, 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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YH09 FVJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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