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YH09 HBP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,062 mi
Last recorded160,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 HBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 160,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 145,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 131,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 130,948 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak and exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 119,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of overheating

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 108,241 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of overheating

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,344 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 77,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit and worn heavily on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit and worn heavily on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,502 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,312 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,818 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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YH09 HBP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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