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YH09 HAO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 HAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 132,857 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 124,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 120,236 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,406 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 116,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 111,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 111,109 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,276 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 108,272 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,463 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,556 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,872 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,872 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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 HAO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH09 HAO, 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 YH09 HAO registered?

YH09 HAO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 HAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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